A collection of anti-communist sculptures stands watch in the Mojave Desert.

One of the smallest parks in San Francisco honors the legacy of the "Mother of Civil Rights in California."

This L.A. fixture has been serving hot dogs out of a giant hot dog since 1946.

Artist Jack Pierson made this surreal sculpture in honor of Wonder Valley, a countercultural community on edge of civilization.

A well-preserved sheepherding camp now lies in the heart of the Granite Chief Wilderness, in the high Sierra Nevada.

A mosaic map made of over 100,000 tiles depicts the geological features and sea creatures that live along this San Diego beachside community.

Hidden away among the quiet streets of Beverly Hills, this small park is a haven for walkers and wildlife.

Visit a remnant California's Gold Rush, which locals claim is haunted by spirits from the past.

Part mural and part sculpture, this work of art sits in the middle of the Promenade, as if swimming in a river of asphalt towards the ocean.

The historic building's ornate stained glass fixture has survived the devastating 1906 earthquake, ensuing fires, and multiple redevelopment attempts.

This redwood is a historic landmark, a town’s namesake, and the dancing sideline symbol of Stanford University.

This trailside hut was built in the late 1930s as a memorial to a young hiker.

This statue celebrating early Hollywood is largely forgotten, while its twin replica at Walt Disney World has become an icon.

Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

Overshadowed by the theme park opposite it, this small museum explores a major moment in American history.

The abandoned zoo enclosures offer a perfect place to experience the other side of the bars.

The Painted Ladies of Ontario aren’t your average beach homes.

All that remains of this former mill town is a ranger station and some crumbling buildings.

This 1836 church, constructed by formerly enslaved people, honors a leader in Afrocentric music.

A massive, fading granite poem is all that remains of one Whitman superfan's tribute to the famous writer.

This 12-seat movie theater is the smallest in the world.

This building's metal facade is the last of its kind in all of Canada.

This impressive working clock made of 16,000 plants changes its flowers twice a year.