Thousands of crosses and markers for soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan blanket a California hillside.

Forgotten and then destroyed by fire, this was once one of the largest saltwater swimming pools in the world.

A miniature view of the park, caught in time.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

This painted marvel is San Francisco's 400-foot ode to urban biking.

Travelers exchange letters with woodland creatures at this mini post office.

A unique market that brings together various goods and cultures.

The magic's in the hole!

Featuring a casually threatening atmosphere along with dessert and coffee to die for.

A store that sells all manner of bones, insects, and animal curiosities.

It is locally loved and ridiculed for literally looking like poop.

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

Worker-owned cooperative and resource for those looking to lighten their ecological footprint.

A century and a half of research in the sciences and natural history, still going strong.

A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."

A giant can of fruit cocktail is all that remains of what was once the world's largest cannery.

The second building of its name to occupy this location might be the finest flatiron building in San Francisco.

A living time capsule of the 1960s Richardson Bay water-front.

An enormous illuminated figure dances on the Las Vegas strip.

The key to turning shifting dunes into the green oasis of Golden Gate Park.

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

A New England-style lighthouse along California's beautiful Highway 1 gets a re-do.

Over 315,000 preserved amphibians and reptiles in jars.

The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.