A replica of the first public theater built in California.

One of the largest Buddhist communities in the West sits on the site of an old hospital.

California's oldest existing theater building hosted an impressive cast of celebrities, including hosting Mark Twain's first lecture.

The only Native American museum along the Oregon Trail, run by the peoples who have lived on the land for generations.

The magic's in the hole!

A local dialect born in the late 19th century is only spoken in this isolated California valley.

Seven ceramic sculptures are scattered around this California college campus.

One of the oldest producers of hand-folded fortune cookies still uses its original secret recipe.

A huge work of Burning Man-inspired outsider art on the grounds of a California winery.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

Once the largest windmill outside of Holland, with enormous 114 foot sails.

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

An elaborate gift from Claus Spreckels is now a piece of San Francisco history.

A working miniature city designed to teach kids about safety and presumably city planning.

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

340 bicycles, 65 feet high.

The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

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

The last remaining relic of San Francisco's glittering 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.