This naturally heated mountainous creek has created a group of neon blue pools of potentially deadly boiling water.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

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

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

This stretch of beach along California's central coast is a busy highway for the largest seal in the northern hemisphere.

This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

Haunting and beautiful trees, doomed to die.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

Only hotel where you can legally launder money.

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

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

The last remaining relic of San Francisco's glittering 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition.

A man-made island in scenic San Francisco Bay.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Concrete strongholds stand guard over the Golden Gate.

Commonly referred to as the most photographed Victorian home in the United States.

This frequently-photographed waterfall takes only a short hike to visit.

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

The final resting place of one of the most sensational guitar players of all time was created only after his father got the rights to his music.

A beautiful footbridge with over 2,000 glass sculptures along the walls and ceiling.