Atomic Getaways Archives

Hotel Lautner: Well-Preserved Architecture + Hollywood Luxury

January 26, 2023
Written by Madison Nauta and Photography courtesy of Hotel Lautner

Before Coachella Valley was filled with festival goers and golf courses, Lucien Hubbard, famous movie producer, commissioned John Lautner to build a Hollywood oasis in the desert in 1947. The…

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Retro Road Trip

5 Mid Century Modern Rentals Throughout Oregon

May 21, 2021
Written by Kye Cardinalis

In a recent post, we shared some mid century rentals in and around the Portland area with you. But if your retro road trip in Oregon isn’t taking you to…

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Architecture + Renovation

Atomic Getaways: Snowbird Edition, Dream Inn

The 1950s and ’60s idolized surfers and sunny beach locations. From films such as the 1959 Gidget and 1966 The Endless Summer, to songs like the Beach Boys’ “Surfin’ USA”,…

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Architecture + Renovation

Atomic Getaways: Snowbird Edition, Shady Dell

November 30, 2017
Written by Victoria Van Vlear and Photography by Shady Dell

What if you could not only visit a location significant to the midcentury era, but stay in a vintage trailer at the same time? Well, you're in luck. The Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Court is in Bisbee, Arizona, along the historic Highway 80, and has housed trailer travelers since 1927.

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Architecture + Renovation

Atomic Getaways: Snowbird Edition, The Surfjack Hotel

November 10, 2017
Written by Sarah Jane Stone and Photography by The Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club

Located on Waikiki, The Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club is a midcentury enthusiast's dream-come-true.

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The Durham Hotel: A North Carolina Architectural Icon Since 1968

September 1, 2017
Written by Madison Nauta

Get inspired by midcentury design in a '60s bank-turned-hotel that's all about its community.

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The Avalon: A True Mod Hollywood Hideaway in Beverly Hills

Step out of the bustle of modern Los Angeles and into 1950s Hollywood with a stay at this star-studded hotel.

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Kimber Modern: Comfort Deep In the Heart of Texas

August 18, 2017
Written by Madison Nauta

Austin is already a city of good vibes and lots of character. When you throw this mid mod-style hotel in the mix, it's a destination you don't want to miss.

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