Rodin's famous depiction of Dante's 'Inferno', amidst a sculpture garden of many of his other works.

A sudden forest of traditional Papua New Guinean art works is hidden in a corner of Stanford University.

The world’s first stop-motion film was created on the racetrack outside this building.

From the Difference Engine to the Cray-1, all under one roof.

One of the largest free-standing structures ever built, this dirigible hangar is now simply a giant skeleton.

The graffiti-covered remnants of a former triangulation station are balanced precariously on this California peak.

This old-world mansion with lush gardens is a gem in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Once close to extinction, there is no shortage of elephant seals on the beaches of Año Nuevo State Park.

A 1920s speakeasy that had rum runners racing up and down the shores of California.

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

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

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

An eatery within a Bay Area Buddhist temple pulls off all your favorite Vietnamese classics without the meat.