In this roadside "community for the small," abandoned toys gain new lives.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

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

The hidden jewel of Disneyland: a members only playground for the Disney elite.

This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.

Tenacious mummies survived dental problems, eternal entombment, and more than their fair share of devastating fires.

San Francisco's most expensive hotel suite includes a secret passageway rumored to have been used by JFK.

The only theatre in the world constructed specifically for sound movement.

Barely visible foundations remain where Stow Lake’s “observatory” once welcomed visitors.

A rococo retro-futurist future-rustic vernacular between yesterday’s tomorrow and the future that never was.

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

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

A mysterious painting of the self-declared Emperor of the United States watches over a local hof-brau.

Recovered from the brink of extinction, at home in the Financial District.

Early prototype for Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim.

A pair of mutilated bronze octopuses slump at the base of the monument honoring California's admission to the U.S.

A library built during San Francisco's pioneer times is a student's retreat, bibliophile's sanctuary, and chess player's delight.

A nondescript building that's been functioning as a speakeasy for nearly a century and a half.

This shop specializes in oddities and Victorian-inspired wonders.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

Gold Rush-era tombstones line the park's paths.

The oldest burial ground in the city, final resting place of city founders, Ohlone natives and murderers alike.

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.