Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.

A shop full of natural curiosities, carnivorous plants, and costumed taxidermied mice.

Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

The seawater playground of gilded-era San Francisco burned to the ground in 1966.

This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

A castle that was built stone by stone by an eccentric journalist.

A favorite haunt of dinosaur loving children and hallucinogen loving hippies alike.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

A prohibition-style speakeasy takes up residence in the last Victorian residence in Hollywood.

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

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.

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

The only theatre in the world constructed specifically for sound movement.

A winding path built in secret on the edge of the continent.

A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

Floating man-made island and upscale restaurant.

This painted marvel is San Francisco's 400-foot ode to urban biking.

Standing in for the first ship to navigate the Northwest Passage.

This sailor's boneyard was lost under a parking lot for decades before being rediscovered.

A bronze tribute to a legendary Californian, the self-proclaimed "Emperor of the United States."

The oldest lawn bowling club in the United States.