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.

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

Seven ceramic sculptures are scattered around this California college campus.

Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.

60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

Only hotel where you can legally launder money.

A giant chess set, minus the psychedelic drug trip.

The Giant Lemon of Lemon Grove.

This historic tower in the California desert promises visitors a "vortex of good vibes".

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

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

Hidden among the multi-million dollar mansions in the Santa Cruz hills is a sanctuary for troubled birds.

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

A UFO scrapyard in the California desert.

Semi-recognized center of the world, with many oddities.

A man-made island in scenic San Francisco Bay.

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

The lighthouse central to the 1980s horror classic "The Fog" is, in fact, located in one of the foggiest areas of the Pacific Coast.

A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.

Along a California highway is a kind of Jurassic Park made of metal.

A world-class observatory in the California desert.

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

This concrete tangle of square pipes has stood as a proud thorn in the city's side since the '70s.