The beloved dining spot stands at the cross-section of Hollywood and the Old West.

A treasure hunter's tiny bar, harboring celebrities since 1959.

Whiskey lovers, this is your happy place.

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

Former 1954 Del Mar Train Station now serves signature cocktails and delightful culinary treats, and still operates as a Metro stop.

Discover for yourself what Herb Caen referred to as "the best kept secret in the Bay Area."

A cozy bookstore is tucked within an old gold mine shaft beneath the cafe and ice cream shop.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

The tea room that pushed the boundaries of adorable straight into...we can't find the words.

A nondescript building that's been functioning as a speakeasy for nearly a century and a half.

This small shack near the entrance to Sequoia National Park has been in almost continuous operation for the last century.

One of the oldest adobe structures in Northern California.

This teeny-tiny park built by a San Francisco man in 1962 is mostly stairs.

At the edge of the high desert, California's second-largest natural lake is home to a unique subspecies of trout adapted to its alkaline waters.

This hiking/biking/horse trail along an old railroad grade features trestles, tunnels, and a roadless stretch through the scenic Susan River canyon.

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

The three biggest silent film stars once shot iconic scenes here.

Grab a latte at the birthplace of modern American skateboarding.

This short-lived tea and silk farm is believed to be the first permanent Japanese settlement in North America.

Make sweet music as you walk through this interactive sonic sculpture.

Located close to a movie studio lot, this restaurant has a long history of star-studded patronage.

The same family lived in this Victorian house for nearly 100 years without altering the building.

The second-largest giant sequoia in the world.

A scenic hike in the High Sierra that ends at an old gold mine.