These six walrus head statues harken back to a time when this area wasn't far from the oceanfront.

The oldest alley in San Francisco is paved with a reminder of the city's original shoreline.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.

A modern mechanical planetary system, part of a 10,000 year clock.

An invitation-only museum of items natural and bizarre, arcane and exotic.

The rustic cabin-like decor of this Arts and Crafts-style church reflects the love of nature central to its little-known theology.

Get lost in this haunting fairytale art walk through a man-made eucalyptus grove.

There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.

The surprising home of the iconic Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel.

Home to the "Circus" trees created by Axel Erlandson.

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

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.

A tree grown from astronaut seeds which were exposed to cosmic rays.

The oldest continuously operating church in California.

This lonesome Monterey cypress has survived centuries of wind, salt, and at least one attempt at arson.

The oldest lighthouse on America's west coast no longer needs keepers, yet they maintain the site anyhow.

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

Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.

A 1950s Googie burger stand is now a Los Angeles landmark.

In the middle of the desert, miles from any human life, sat an anomalous pay phone that still magically answers your calls.

Decommissioned experimental solar facilities that pioneered solar energy technology.

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

This popular pitstop lives up to its name.

For those going through a life transition, a place to leave behind a piece of your former self.