This lesser known Hearst estate is a fairytale village built from the stolen bones of historic European buildings.

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

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

One woman's Viking Castle on Lake Tahoe.

This Oakland fairytale kingdom, fiercely devoted to childlike whimsy, was an early inspiration for Disneyland.

Join the circus for a few lessons to learn clowning, acrobatics, and Chinese contortion.

A speck of nature and art in one of San Francisco’s most notorious neighborhoods.

Dive bar built out of the remains of a whaling ship.

Spiral labyrinth hidden in the hills above Oakland, CA.

Since 1973, this block has been home to the most concentrated collection of murals in San Francisco.

The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.

Bonsai garden in Oakland is curated by the first non-Japanese female bonsai master in the United States.

A library and museum dedicated to typography.

Mexican food and folk art.

An optical illusion found amid a logged redwood forest.

The restored and active Victorian-era final resting place of San Francisco.

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

An overlooked and unassuming engineering marvel.

Exotic feline breeding compound and conservation center.

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

This shop and studio is dedicated to the art of the book, from letterpress to bookbinding.

These millipedes glow not out of attraction, but as a not-too-subtle warning.

This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling Financial District stands a unique homage to the Mayan and Beaux Arts.