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

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.

Making Ice Cream Hip Since 2008.

Southern California’s Theme Park Beginnings.

Suburban observatory was personal lab of the father of modern astrophysics.

The artwork that Italians felt California didn't deserve.

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

Contemporary art inspired by natural history and science drawing on ancient techniques in a modern world.

A nursery specializing in strange and beautiful succulents and cacti.

A bigger-than-life pun that has become a beacon of altruism.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

Explore the wide world of desert plants at this unique Palm Springs botanical garden.

This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.

Four miles of pipelines form the model of still-functioning retro-tech efficiency.

This small monument to the great inventor contains a time capsule and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

The world's most famous donkey lives in this pen.

A hidden world of exotic succulents and cacti.

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

Hopeless romantics will swoon over the sweet story behind this bright and colorful home.

Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.

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

This restaurant features Native American foods from across the country.

A hardware store Buddha statue installed to deter vandalism wound up attracting Vietnamese immigrants who came to pray.

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