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

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

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

This sandstone mansion was the home of two of Oregon's most important pioneers.

10,000 flowered plants bloom in the City of Roses.

World's only nuclear reactor operated by liberal arts undergraduates.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

Chewing gum tycoon's memorial lies perched over wife's botanical gardens on Santa Catalina Island.

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 multimedia experience that chronicles the atrocities of racism.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

At 130 years old and 126 feet tall, it is the largest known example of the rare Torrey pine tree.

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

Happy harbor seals frolic and snooze on this warm, sandy stretch of coast.

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

Each year these high desert hills are absolutely covered with poppy flowers in a surreal show of nature.