One of the largest Marian shrines on the West Coast stands rather unexpectedly in Silicon Valley.

This giant shopping mall still holds signs of its automotive past.

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.

A life-sized mammoth sculpture marks the spot where the remains of a Columbian mammoth were discovered in 2005.

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

A giant chess set, minus the psychedelic drug trip.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.

The oldest house in the capital of Silicon Valley.

It is locally loved and ridiculed for literally looking like poop.

The largest permanent Monopoly board makes one of the longest games even bigger.

This 252 step staircase offers stunning views of San Jose.