This historic California cemetery holds the bodies of veterans of both the Civil War and the Donner Party.

The fossilized remains of ancient California redwoods.

The only parking meter in the entire town, it is surrounded by 100 free spaces.

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

San Francisco's oldest surviving monument and meeting place for 1906 survivors.

Longtime headquarters of controversial boys' club for the world's wealthiest and most powerful.

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.

The former Naval shipyard is open for exploring - mostly.

The largest drain hole in the world.

California's own medieval Italian castle, authentic down to the 300-year-old iron maiden in the dungeon.

A historic hotel in an old California railroad town with a rowdy reputation.

An amazing collection of fantastic reptiles, amphibians, spiders, and insects.

An vast warehouse of everyday treasures in Berkeley, CA.

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

An enormous artwork that colorfully celebrates over 150 years of US military achievements.

An enormous illuminated figure dances on the Las Vegas strip.

A man-made island in scenic San Francisco Bay.

Deco Modern sculptures of the people of the Pacific, cast for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition.