The oldest lighthouse on America's west coast no longer needs keepers, yet they maintain the site anyhow.

A shining, cold, black organ lies in San Francisco's financial district.

Only hotel where you can legally launder money.

A New England-style lighthouse along California's beautiful Highway 1 gets a re-do.

The rustic cabin-like decor of this Arts and Crafts-style church reflects the love of nature central to its little-known theology.

Depicting scenes of everyday life - and specific individuals - in Great Depression era San Francisco.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

Once the largest windmill outside of Holland, with enormous 114 foot sails.

The southernmost outpost of the Russian Empire in colonial America.

A masterpiece in Golden Gate Park by virtue of the artist’s debt.

An elaborate gift from Claus Spreckels is now a piece of San Francisco history.

An iconic location along the Los Angeles River where countless movie scenes are filmed.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

Haunting and beautiful trees, doomed to die.

One of the largest free-standing structures ever built, this dirigible hangar is now simply a giant skeleton.

A garden oasis filled with flowers mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare.

Faceless white figures loom over the city from the rooftop.

Recovered from the brink of extinction, at home in the Financial District.

The key to turning shifting dunes into the green oasis of Golden Gate Park.

Abortion, prohibition, religion, war, and fear all play a part in the history of this idiosyncratic Pacifica castle.

340 bicycles, 65 feet high.

The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.

Once close to extinction, there is no shortage of elephant seals on the beaches of Año Nuevo State Park.

One of few lasting examples of the brief octagon craze that developed into folly.