A British pub embodies the spirit of a California legend.

Colorado Boulevard’s historic bookstore, operating since the bustling city of Pasadena was merely some orange groves and a few ostrich farms.

Inky sludge oozes to the surface of this beach thanks to a rare natural tar seep.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

This futuristic bridge is one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

Santa Monica's oldest restaurant, decorated with set pieces from the Mutiny on the Bounty.

This unique sanctuary invites you to interact with the beautiful birds.

This stretch of beach along California's central coast is a busy highway for the largest seal in the northern hemisphere.

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

A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.

The dramatic upward-curving roof is one of the most iconic examples of Googie architecture that still stands today.

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

Nose around a unique collection of more than 300 natural aromas used to craft perfume fragrances.

A masterpiece in Golden Gate Park by virtue of the artist’s debt.

An old-timey medicine shop that once served Chinese laborers during the Gold Rush is still open for business to this day.

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.

This historic tower in the California desert promises visitors a "vortex of good vibes".

Where the polar bear watches over everything, and every drink is a double.

A charming desert roadside bakery that produces 10 times more bread daily than it has residents in its town.

International delicatessen has been owned and operated by the same family for more than 110 years.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

A sudden forest of traditional Papua New Guinean art works is hidden in a corner of Stanford University.