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

A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

A historic fort commemorating the United States' naval history.

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 museum dedicated to restoring vintage aircraft, located at a working airport.

Mexican food and folk art.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.

A herd of 150 bison live on California's Santa Catalina Island and are at the heart of an ongoing debate between environmental protection and economic expansion.

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

This stately structure has been abandoned for half a century.

Oldest building in California still in use.

A world-class observatory in the California desert.

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.

This dark, quiet forest on the outskirts of San Diego is dense with rumor and lore.

What began as an illegal art installation has become a symbol for unity, ocean awareness, and coastline preservation.

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

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

A remote desert lookout offers unparalleled views of the California badlands for those who brave the trek.

This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.

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

The magic's in the hole!

The world's tallest statue of an American hero.

A decaying concrete oil tanker served as a disposal location for bootleg hootch.