Pasadena glamour turned government issue.

This museum honors the first Spanish land grant in California which is still in the hands of the original owner's family.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Colorado Boulevard’s historic bookstore, operating since the bustling city of Pasadena was merely some orange groves and a few ostrich farms.

A ghost town originally established and governed solely by Black Americans seeking a place of their own, free from discrimination.

This crumbling Death Valley mining complex was known for its use of giant, 20-mule team wagons.

The beloved dining spot stands at the cross-section of Hollywood and the Old West.

Humboldt's human-powered sculptures race across land and sea for days on end in a wacky quest for dominance.

A remote desert lookout offers unparalleled views of the California badlands for those who brave the trek.

Over one million bird-related artifacts await.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

A repository of Pasadena history.

Everything you always wanted to know about borates is here.

L.A.'s oldest operating bowling alley is a beautifully restored homage to its speakeasy days.

Museum dedicated to the preservation of surf culture.

A military vehicle collection, showcasing how war transportation advanced from horse drawn artillery to self propelled cannons.

A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

The small family-run business has kept alive the fading art of creating beautiful handmade book covers.

A fashion designer's dazzling world of Japanese collectibles is hidden in a warehouse downtown.

A rare surviving example of a pre-WWII Japanese garden, restored after years of neglect.

Making Ice Cream Hip Since 2008.

Hiding amid the largest camellia collection in the country lies a charming children's maze, donated by a secret admirer.

This Southern Californian Conservation Center is home to singing and howling apes.