This collection of hand fans doubles as a history of femininity.

This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.

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

A miniature view of the park, caught in time.

An enormous artwork that colorfully celebrates over 150 years of US military achievements.

Southern California’s Theme Park Beginnings.

The Mighty Wurlitzer organ continues to belt out the tunes at downtown El Segundo's historic home for silent and classic movies.

A herd of 150 bison live on California's Santa Catalina Island and are at the heart of an ongoing debate between environmental protection and economic expansion.

Concrete strongholds stand guard over the Golden Gate.

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.

Where the writer penned his famous story about a jumping frog.

This mysterious petroglyph evokes the ancient swastika symbol but was later vandalized with the more troublesome Nazi one.

A Biblically-based Natural History Museum.

A performance hall at the American Jewish University moonlights as a sci-fi film location set.

Art in the form of a winding, man made crack in stone.

On a quiet suburban street stands a peculiarly decorated house covered in mosaics.

Chewing gum tycoon's memorial lies perched over wife's botanical gardens on Santa Catalina Island.

Originally the home of chewing gum mogul William Wrigely Jr, it is now the official offices of the Tournament of Roses.

Fans of the spicy bright-red sauce can tour where it's made.

Guns that have been defending San Francisco since 1904.

The remnants of a failed socialist commune can still be found just off a California highway.

Hand-crafted tributes to a stray cat named "Room 8" now cover this LA elementary school.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

Inspiring Earthlings to Boldly Go.