Ocean Park in Santa Monica in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

George House

Santa Monica Landmark

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2025

1. George House Marker

Inscription. This Craftsman Bungalow was built in 1910 for John and Anna George. With its broad porch, picture windows, Orient-inspired eaves, matching garage, and panoramic views of the Santa Monica Bay and Mountains, the George House embodies the unique spirit and lifestyle of Southern California during the pre-World War I era. In the early 1980s, the structure was restored to its original gray color and a small second floor addition was constructed. Designated March 17, 1981.

Erected by City of Santa Monica.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 34° 0.318′ N, 118° 28.983′ W. Marker is in Santa Monica, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Ocean Park. It is on 4th Street south of Hollister Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2424 4th St, Santa Monica CA 90405, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

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on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Third Street Neighborhood Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Shotgun House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Third Street Neighborhood Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ocean Park Branch Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Roy Jones House (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Third Street Neighborhood Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away); Pleasure Piers (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Doctor is In (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Monica.

Also see . . . John W. & Anna George House. The John W. and Anna George House is a beautiful example of the Craftsman style bungalow, an architectural form that reached its peak in the years before World War I and embodied dreams of the good life in Southern California. (Santa Monica Conservancy)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2025

2. George House Marker

Marker is below the center porch columns.

(Submitted on November 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.