This controversial depiction of the "Founder of California" looks as though it was sculpted from mashed potatoes.

A hardware store Buddha statue installed to deter vandalism wound up attracting Vietnamese immigrants who came to pray.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

Thousands of crosses and markers for soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan blanket a California hillside.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.