A collection of old shoes in the middle of nowhere.

A carnivorous plant paradise in a serpentine bog.

A striking eight-story-high obelisk perched on a coastal California cliff.

Visit a remnant California's Gold Rush, which locals claim is haunted by spirits from the past.

A little-known, but surprisingly large waterfall on the Little Truckee River in the northern Sierra Nevada.

A new monument to an old grave that was uncovered during the rebuilding of a California ghost town.

Part mural and part sculpture, this work of art sits in the middle of the Promenade, as if swimming in a river of asphalt towards the ocean.

The historic building's ornate stained glass fixture has survived the devastating 1906 earthquake, ensuing fires, and multiple redevelopment attempts.

A gathering of green robots at the Googleplex.

Where a demonstration led to equal rights for one of California's most marginalized communities.

Eccentric sculptures made from repurposed materials peppers this former farm.

Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.

This colorful boulder serves as a canvas for political statements and artistic expression.

Kayak out to a floating restroom.

A charming easy-to-miss sculpture garden filled with whimsical and thought-provoking metal sculptures.

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

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

This small oasis of flora and art was created in remembrance of a local auto business owner.

With statues of Nelson Mandela and Harvey Milk this monument has been called the Mount Rushmore of California.

A store that sells all manner of bones, insects, and animal curiosities.

One man's prolific, decade-long quest to turn trash into artistic treasure.

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

This mysterious series of teeny guerrilla installations sheds a whimsical light on street art in Oakland.

This redwood is a historic landmark, a town’s namesake, and the dancing sideline symbol of Stanford University.