The Atlantic station is currently the southeastern end of the Gold Line.  Because it has opened so recently (late 2009) the canopy of sails, below, that offers shelter from the summer sun is still white.  We wonder how it will look after a couple of years of smog and car exhaust pollution.  And if it was  designed to stand up to Santa Ana winds.

Across the street is a building in what could be called "Mexican Modern" architecture: severe geometry tempered by brilliant color

While there is no connection between the building and the station, they definitely are color coordinated.

And this dazzling piece of sculpture stands bravely at the end of the Atlantic Station on the Metro Gold Line. It appears to be a beautiful  demonstration of the auto customizer's art. We certainly hope that someone keeps it as clean and brilliant as it is today, in January 2010.

At first glance the food choices in the area look bleak: a Subway and a McDonalds dominate the corner.  But walk one block to the street behind the strip mall and you will find Bob's Freeze-- yummy ice cream and banana splits--and, right next door, Fish Taco Express.