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

Law-protected wreckage serves as a peculiar memorial for an almost forgotten World War II tragedy.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

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

Bits and pieces from the ill-fated Donner Party's winter cabins.

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

A tribute to the life and work of the beloved "Peanuts" cartoonist.

While exploring the desert, you can stop by the home of a fictional heretic from a parallel universe.

A man-made island in scenic San Francisco Bay.

California's own majestic geyser is powered by a subterranean volcano.

Playable, historic pinball machines fill this Alameda museum.

Two men, two visionaries of Venice Beach, one little hotel that smells like cookies.

The fossilized remains of ancient California redwoods.

The haunting ruins of Jack London's dream house.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

A regular looking rock with an unbelievable history.

Home to the "Circus" trees created by Axel Erlandson.

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

Not merely a museum – but a whirring powerhouse that offers a subterranean peek into the heart and soul of cable car operations.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

Rodin's famous depiction of Dante's 'Inferno', amidst a sculpture garden of many of his other works.

Commonly referred to as the most photographed Victorian home in the United States.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.