The only diamond mine in the world where you can keep what you find.

The legend of a local monster still haunts this small town.

Believe it or not, this is the final resting place of the man who created the Odditorium.

The first U.S. town to secede from the Union, only to vote themselves right back in.

Built to hold Gold Rush wealth, this building has withstood the test of time.

This world-class vineyard has a peculiar collection of contemporary sculptures scattered across the property.

An old whaling station now serves to give the public a look at the commercial whaling industry, no longer a part of Monterey's economy.

The oldest lighthouse on America's west coast no longer needs keepers, yet they maintain the site anyhow.

Hopeless romantics will swoon over the sweet story behind this bright and colorful home.

Fake rail crossings mark the site of an influential doctor's demise.

Steinbeck's old stomping grounds, immortalized in Cannery Row.

Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."

Once America’s most beautiful army base, this abandoned military fort on the coast of Monterey Bay has been left to the elements.

Eat a tasty meal in the house where John Steinbeck was born.

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

The first safe in this California town had to hold all the gold.

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

The oldest continuously operating church in California.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

Here lies Lilly E. Gray, an alleged "victim of the beast," but the reason long remained a mystery.

This former wildlife sanctuary is being transformed into an art park.

Step into the cool deep past and unknown future of who begat who.

A towering tribute to decisiveness stands on the spot where Brigham Young and his followers decided that this must be the place.

This geothermal hot spring hides beneath a slowly growing mineral dome.