These 13 Photos of Southern California In The 1970s Are Mesmerizing

It’s always so much fun looking back at pictures from the past — especially photos of SoCal in the 1970s. If you’re a sucker for nostalgia like I am, I think you’ll enjoy these great shots of Southern California that were captured back in the 1970s. Do you remember what the Disneyland sign looked like back then? How about Alpha Beta — remember that supermarket? Check out the pics and take a look. If you want to go back in time a bit more, you will also enjoy seeing the slideshow of pictures that show SoCal in the 1950s and 1960s.

1. The Disneyland entrance as it looked in 1974.

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2. Here's how everyone looked in 1975 waiting for the parade at Disneyland. Check out the clothes and hair. We've come a long way!

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3. Do you remember Alpha Beta? Photographed in Santa Ana in 1974.

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4. Demolition of LA High after the earthquake of February 1971. Pictured here in April 1971.

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5. Here's a look at downtown Brea in 1975.

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6. Charlie's Chili in Newport Beach in 1975. Any great memories at this place? I've heard it was a popular hangout back in the day.

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7. The Cinedome 20 Theatre in Orange, CA in 1974.

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8. Sign announcing the opening of the Brea Center in 1976. Things sure look quite a bit different now.

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9. Bob's Men's Shop at Knott's Berry Farm in 1975. Look at those cars in the parking lot!

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10. The Crab Cooker in Newport Beach in 1975.

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11. Harbie the Harbor Seal at Camperland in 1974. Who remembers Harbie?

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12. Orange County Airport in the 1970s. Those are some mighty stylin' cars.

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13. A snapshot of the Sunset Strip in 1979. Look at the musicians featured on those billboards -- Eddie Money, Cher and Judy Collins.

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It’s kind of crazy to view SoCal in the 1970s compared to the SoCal we know and love today. Everything looked so different back then — especially the cars! Looking at these old pictures makes me wonder just how different things will look in Southern California in another 40 years. Do any of these pictures bring back some fond memories for you?