Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

This abstract roadside poultry was saved from demolition by outraged drivers and pilots.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

One of the last remaining World War II Victory Gardens in the U.S. is quietly growing across from Fenway Park.

This upscale streetwear store is hidden behind a fake Snapple machine in the back of a deli.

An enormous, inside-out glass globe built in 1935.

Floating man-made island and upscale restaurant.

The oldest lawn bowling club in the United States.

At the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, a small sign basically begs for a high-five.

Perfect your fly fishing technique on their practice ponds.

San Francisco’s century-old Christmas Tree.

Home to one of the world’s largest collections of model yachts.

The neighborhood church casts a breast-shaped shadow that locals have come to call the “two o’clock titty.”

Prone to disastrous fires, the city of San Francisco has the Guardian, a fireboat gifted by residents, to watch over them from the bay.

Shoot for par over the bodies of the dead on this cemetery-cum-golf course.

Chevron maintains one “Standard” brand station per state so it doesn’t lose the trademark.

A modest reminder of treacherous waters at the Golden Gate.

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

27-room home built with the fortune of a sugar magnate.

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

Guns that have been defending San Francisco since 1904.

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

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