Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

At this California chicken ranch, four bucks will get you 18 eggs and a chorus of dancing animatronic poultry.

Here, visitors can swing with the waves of the Pacific Ocean.

This concrete ship has had four careers - World War I tanker, floating amusement park, fishing pier, and artificial reef.

This quirky roadside attraction dives into the many theories surrounding North America's most infamous hairy cryptid.

A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.

A strange house built only at night, with rumored mystic inspiration.

Happy harbor seals frolic and snooze on this warm, sandy stretch of coast.

A water tower shaped like a giant coffee pot looms over a small Swedish village in Central California.

This little valley along Highway 1 is engulfed by thousands of lilies during the spring season.

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

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

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

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

A house built from trash known as the poor man's Hearst Castle.

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

Hidden in the Santa Ynez Mountains off Highway 154, this tiny restaurant once served as a stagecoach stop.

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.

A Cold War site complete with rusty structures, hiking trails, and beautiful views.

This stockpile of junked electronic and mechanical gadgets is a favorite among Hollywood prop masters.

The hotel room where Janis Joplin tragically died has now become a makeshift shrine to the singer.