A New England-style lighthouse along California's beautiful Highway 1 gets a re-do.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

The peaceful gravesite of a rugged wild west gunman echoes the touching story of his last days.

Oakland's beautiful monumental cemetery.

A historic hotel in an old California railroad town with a rowdy reputation.

Reverend Franzo Wayne King administers spiritual enlightenment through the music of the jazz legend.

Recovered from the brink of extinction, at home in the Financial District.

California's oldest wind harp represents a historic piece of America's Danish history.

A mysterious painting of the self-declared Emperor of the United States watches over a local hof-brau.

San Franciscans leave gifts and messages for the magical beings that live behind the tiny, mysterious door installed on a tree in Golden Gate Park.

Where the polar bear watches over everything, and every drink is a double.

This abandoned boat was left in place thanks to its rotting beauty.

Once close to extinction, there is no shortage of elephant seals on the beaches of Año Nuevo State Park.

A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.

One of few lasting examples of the brief octagon craze that developed into folly.

The graffiti-covered remnants of a former triangulation station are balanced precariously on this California peak.

The former Naval shipyard is open for exploring - mostly.

Neoclassical Revival mansion and set of horror cult classic Phantasm.

The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.

A man-made island in scenic San Francisco Bay.

A Roman-inspired temple once controlled half of San Francisco's waters.

Barely visible foundations remain where Stow Lake’s “observatory” once welcomed visitors.

A crumbling Beaux Arts monument to the Bay Area's age of rail.

One of the best absinthe distilleries in the United States.