The stones that traveled from Spain to eventually become a holy place for San Francisco's nature worshippers.

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

A replica of the first public theater built in California.

Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.

The tallest bridge in California was constructed for a project that was eventually cancelled.

A poignant memorial to a young boy whose death spurred a dramatic increase in organ donations in Italy—dubbed the "Nicholas Effect."

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

Half of a house.

One of the smallest parks in San Francisco honors the legacy of the "Mother of Civil Rights in California."

Guns that have been defending San Francisco since 1904.

A century and a half of research in the sciences and natural history, still going strong.

An obelisk commemorating Lincoln's role in connecting the coasts.

This massive railroad spike celebrates the 1939 premiere of the movie “Union Pacific.”

This once rural mansion now sits in the heart of the city.

Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.

A favorite haunt of dinosaur loving children and hallucinogen loving hippies alike.

There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.

Get lost in this haunting fairytale art walk through a man-made eucalyptus grove.

Shoot for par over the bodies of the dead on this cemetery-cum-golf course.

Yup, that's where the name came from.

This turn of the century masterpiece has a mysterious goaty interloper.

The oldest lawn bowling club in the United States.

San Francisco's first World's Fair, dedicated to the wonders of California.

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