This bronze statue commemorates the strange and beloved mascot of UC Irvine—the only university to be represented by a giant anteater.

These were the largest wind chimes in the world when artist Tom Van Sant created them for a California mall in 1967.

One of the largest helium balloons in the U.S. is a 112-foot ginormous orange.

Oldest building in California still in use.

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

One man's quest for the ultimate road trip vehicle.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

This historic graveyard was partially paved over to create a streetcar line.

An ode to the friendship between four Pacific Rim countries.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

Semi-recognized center of the world, with many oddities.

An off-grid art installation that encourages its visitors to imagine a world without waste.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

A UFO scrapyard in the California desert.

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