A giant chess set, minus the psychedelic drug trip.

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

A rare surviving example of a pre-WWII Japanese garden, restored after years of neglect.

An expansive and intricately restored mansion remains from over a century ago--and so do its ghosts.

Despite being a perfectly pleasant place to be, Loyalton can't seem to attract any visitors.

The Zalud family experienced a number of tragedies in one decade, giving rise to rumors that the 19th century house is haunted.

A statue commemorate Tommie Smith and John Carlos's brave protest at the 1968 Olympics, a watershed moment for civil rights.

Perhaps the most unique of any Frank Gehry design for one simple reason: Gehry himself actually lives here.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.

An Old West film set seen in countless TV shows and movies is open for the public to explore.

Every weekend, people gather here for a brief chance to see their loved ones on the other side of the United States–Mexico border.

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

A treasure hunter's tiny bar, harboring celebrities since 1959.

Elephant seals and sea lions have turned the abandoned buildings on this island into their endangered love shack.

If you are looking for a used Russian battery, Chinese Ham Radio or other electronic oddities this Flea Market is a good place to start.

This well-traveled chess park offers scenic views of the pacific and a colorful, eclectic clientele.

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

The first AIDS memorial chapel in San Francisco and one of only a few in the U.S.

Pizza joint known for labor-inducing salad dressing.

These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."

This giant head is all that remains of a once proud statue that survived an earthquake but not a fall off of a wagon.

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

A pier that used to act as a busy ferry dock is now a decaying favorite of local fisherman and urban artists.