Santa Monica, CA. The Historic Shotgun House and the Marion Davies Guest House (located at the Annenberg Community Beach House) are both open for extended hours during Doors Open California—a statewide celebration of design, architecture, and history, featuring over 70 historic sites. 

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 13th and 14th, attendees can immerse themselves in the history of coastal living in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Santa Monica Conservancy docents will offer free tours of the following landmarks: 

Tour the Historic Shotgun House
Built in 1897, the tiny home served various families for nearly a century. In 2002, the Shotgun House garnered support from community members to resist its demolition. Through an adaptive reuse plan, the Santa Monica Conservancy rehabilitated and reopened the site in 2016, serving simultaneously as a museum for local history and the headquarters for Conservancy staff.

How to Get There: The Shotgun House is located at 2520 Second Street next to the Ocean Park Library.

https://smconservancy.org/property/shotgun-house-1/

Tour Marion Davies Guest House
The historic core of the Annenberg Community Beach House reflects the legacy of William Randolph Hearst, his paramour Marion Davies, and architect Julia Morgan, who created a resplendent beach estate in the 1920s that became a playground for Hollywood’s elite. The pool and guest house are the remaining elements of the estate and are among the few existing Julia Morgan structures in the Los Angeles region.

?How to Get There: The Marion Davies Guest House is located at Annenberg Community Beach House at 415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90402. 

https://smconservancy.org/property/marion-davies-estate-north-guest-house/

Doors Open California is hosted by the California Preservation Foundation (CPF). Every year, CPF invites historic sites throughout California to open their doors for this month-long, state-wide celebration. See other participating locations on their website.