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

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

Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.

The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.

Abortion, prohibition, religion, war, and fear all play a part in the history of this idiosyncratic Pacifica castle.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.

The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

One of America's first dinosaur parks gives a window into Depression-era paleontology.

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

From the Difference Engine to the Cray-1, all under one roof.

A giant can of fruit cocktail is all that remains of what was once the world's largest cannery.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

Forgotten and then destroyed by fire, this was once one of the largest saltwater swimming pools in the world.

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

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

A man-made island in scenic San Francisco Bay.

These subterranean storage areas hold emergency water reserves.

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

An elaborate gift from Claus Spreckels is now a piece of San Francisco history.

Faceless white figures loom over the city from the rooftop.

These WWII-era murals were initially booed as a libelous portrayal of the American dream but have survived multiple attempts to have them destroyed.

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