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Richmond, California

Richmond Shipyards

Where a staggering 747 ships were constructed during World War II.
Richmond, California

Nike Missile Radar Site

An abandoned Cold War missile radar site.
Oakland, California

Kinetic Steam Works

Collective dedicated to restoring steam engines.
Emeryville, California

Big Daddy's Complete Rejuvenating Community Garden

This small oasis of flora and art was created in remembrance of a local auto business owner.
Berkeley, California

Takara Sake Museum

The only museum of sake in the United States is nestled in an unlikely California college town.
Los Angeles, California

Underground Tunnels of Los Angeles

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.
Encinitas, California

Surfing Madonna

What began as an illegal art installation has become a symbol for unity, ocean awareness, and coastline preservation.
Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Wayfarers Chapel

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.
San Francisco, California

Alvord Lake Bridge

An overlooked and unassuming engineering marvel.
Encinitas, California

1883 Schoolhouse

The oldest structure in a beachside California city was built to serve eight students.
Berkeley, California

Sather Tower

The century-old bell and clock tower at UC Berkeley is the third-tallest in the world, and has fossils.
Calistoga, California

Calistoga Water Truck Sculpture

A sculpture dedicated to Napa Valley's oldest mineral water company.
Long Beach, California

The Skinniest House in America

The 10-foot-wide Long Beach home was built on a dare.
Collinsville, California

Hastings Adobe

This cabin once belonged to one of California's original settlers.
Santa Fe, New Mexico

House of Eternal Return

An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.