Sit at the "Disney table,” where Walt and his team of "imagineers" once dined on the regular.

The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.

This secluded date farm can be reached only by following a bumpy, single-lane desert road.

Napa's oldest building is now a Mexican restaurant.

Hidden in a hotel parking lot is a strange historical plaque erected by an obscure fraternal society.

A Romanesque sanctuary of calm amid the bustle of downtown Los Angeles.

This bakery sits on the site of the Black Panther Party's first headquarters.

A plaque outside the San Jose airport commemorates the insect's arrival to the West Coast.

Built in 1906, this unique building was the first Hindu temple in the United States.

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.

Giant jewel-toned statues fill the grounds of this Cambodian Buddhist temple in California.

This outdoor observatory offers stellar views and a scale model of our solar system.

This small monument to the great inventor contains a time capsule and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

A shockingly detailed small scale recreation of the temples of Abu Simbel.

A Tibetan Temple and Buddhist organization just off the beaten path in Northern California.

The diverse and sometimes odd cultural heritage of the Golden State is collected, examined, and displayed in this proud museum.

A plaque and memorabilia collection mark where A&W got its start.

A remote crossroads honoring a fallen talent.

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.

The second building of its name to occupy this location might be the finest flatiron building in San Francisco.

Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.

Celebrating the accomplishments of Black firefighters in Los Angeles.