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

More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.

Faceless white figures loom over the city from the rooftop.

A New England-style lighthouse along California's beautiful Highway 1 gets a re-do.

A library built during San Francisco's pioneer times is a student's retreat, bibliophile's sanctuary, and chess player's delight.

San Francisco's urban bison herd has persisted in the face of extinction, development, and disease.

A monument to the love people have for their pets.

A 300-ship graveyard, with a few still visible at low tide.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.

This abandoned boat was left in place thanks to its rotting beauty.

The final resting place of the Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.

The peaceful gravesite of a rugged wild west gunman echoes the touching story of his last days.

This concrete ship has had four careers - World War I tanker, floating amusement park, fishing pier, and artificial reef.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Staircase winds down the side of Telegraph Hill through gardens, wild parrots flying overhead.

With the touch of a button, you can read a randomly selected short story.

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

The oldest lawn bowling club in the United States.

A classic advertising icon immortalized in regal bronze.

Approximately 250,000 people left homeless by the great earthquake and fires found shelter in Golden Gate Park.