A pair of mutilated bronze octopuses slump at the base of the monument honoring California's admission to the U.S.

Alleyway plaque commemorating the death of a fictional character in The Maltese Falcon, not far from the author's home.

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling Financial District stands a unique homage to the Mayan and Beaux Arts.

Early prototype for Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim.

A modern frieze of ancient Grecian mythological figures playing a national pastime.

A modest reminder of treacherous waters at the Golden Gate.

Inside this museum, the history of the Walt Disney Family empire is on full display.

Guns that have been defending San Francisco since 1904.

A mysterious painting of the self-declared Emperor of the United States watches over a local hof-brau.

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

This abandoned horse racing track was an exercise in hubris from its inception.

The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.

Every year, festive decorations appear on this juniper tree located in the median strip of a busy highway.

What is the Thing?

An homage to everyone's favorite prehistoric cartoon family.

See massive fossils that are over 200 million years old in northeastern Arizona.

Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.

A unique piece of graffiti offers a little slice of local history and mystery.

This Oakland fairytale kingdom, fiercely devoted to childlike whimsy, was an early inspiration for Disneyland.

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

This strangely dressed taxidermy creature has a heartbreaking story.

A wonderfully eccentric Victorian-era museum and library.

One of England's most famous churches hides a pair of little known architectural treasures.

This skewed English house has looked like it's going to fall over for centuries.