A sudden forest of traditional Papua New Guinean art works is hidden in a corner of Stanford University.

An antique store houses the last operational diner from the defunct department store chain.

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.

The Empire Mine is "one of the oldest, largest, deepest, longest and richest gold mines in California."

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

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

Antiques by the Bay.

A UFO scrapyard in the California desert.

Cambria's most unique B&B features creative surroundings and fantastic food.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

The largest Star Wars collection in the world is its own galaxy of collectibles.

This unique sanctuary invites you to interact with the beautiful birds.

Once close to extinction, there is no shortage of elephant seals on the beaches of Año Nuevo State Park.

The dramatic upward-curving roof is one of the most iconic examples of Googie architecture that still stands today.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

This residential door allows San Francisco muggles a glimpse at the wizarding world.

Dioramas and animatronics lead you through the story of Bhagavad-gita, the Indian literary classic.

“It's the quality” (but probably also the drive-through donut tunnel) that has attracted diners since 1968.

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

Happy harbor seals frolic and snooze on this warm, sandy stretch of coast.

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

Art from the latest counter-culture; kids who dye their hair blue and believe the future will be a post-apocalyptic water world.

Nursery with extensive collection of flesh-eating plants operated by the author of "The Savage Garden."