Berlin-based Flash coder Andre Michelle put together a simple gridded polyphone synthesizer and names it Tone Matrix. The repeated sequences create an oscillating wave map. Go play!
The Presidio Motel in Santa Barbara is the best bed in town. Each room decorated by a local artist, with free loaner bikes for guests to go cruise the beach and taco stands, and all starting for $69/night!
The New York Times 'On Location' has a fascinating look into ways movable walls and shelving, more commonly found in libraries and archives, can be used to make one room into many.