Their motto is, "We've been bonkers for hats even longer than you have!"

The first North American landing spot for James Cook on his third voyage of discovery in the Pacific.

A Roman-style column in Oregon hides a spiral staircase inside.

This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.

This stoic, if derpy, giant stands as a monument to Oregon's statehood and the novelty culture of yesteryear.

100-year-old shipwreck you can walk up to at low tide.

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.

This ultra-modern California span is actually a titanic solar clock in disguise built by famed architect Santiago Calatrava.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

Swarms of butterflies cannot compare to the awe inspired by the publicly-funded nakedness once displayed in this sunken garden.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.

A couple turned their front yard into an artistic masterpiece.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

This Pringle-shaped ledge makes for the perfect photo op.

This dark, quiet forest on the outskirts of San Diego is dense with rumor and lore.