The simple auditorium that launched a pop icon's career into the stratosphere.

The neighborhood of Eagle Rock is named after a gigantic boulder with a shadowy surprise.

Sports history, made in the Arroyo Seco.

"The Star Factory" cranked out Hollywood stars like nobody's business.

Where the rich wintered in Pasadena.

Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.

One of Hollywood’s favorite government buildings.

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

Colorado Boulevard’s historic bookstore, operating since the bustling city of Pasadena was merely some orange groves and a few ostrich farms.

A remote crossroads honoring a fallen talent.

Museum dedicated to the preservation of surf culture.

A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.

Chewing gum tycoon's memorial lies perched over wife's botanical gardens on Santa Catalina Island.

A remote desert lookout offers unparalleled views of the California badlands for those who brave the trek.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

A massive hydrovolcanic explosion left a half-mile wide crater in Death Valley.

This stately structure has been abandoned for half a century.

Though the original building has been demolished, these massive bronze doors were saved.

A natural dome made of volcanic glass in Inyo National Forest.

A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.

A herd of 150 bison live on California's Santa Catalina Island and are at the heart of an ongoing debate between environmental protection and economic expansion.

This historic tower in the California desert promises visitors a "vortex of good vibes".

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.