Home to a forest of whimsical pygmy Coast live oak.

Not truly a ship nor a building, the Navy's first and last "landship" is now abandoned due to clerical issues.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

Over 300 taxidermied animals in a Californian restaurant make for a taxidermist's dream and an animal lover's nightmare.

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

This historic Chinese church was relocated and revived as a museum that preserves and celebrates Chinese art, history, and culture.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

The oldest standing structure in downtown San Diego.

These two K-9 memorials commemorate the sister cities of Edinburgh and San Diego.

The oldest orange tree in California spawned a generation of citrus farmers.

A magnificent, reportedly haunted mansion built for a composer by Spiritualists.

This little gem of Spanish Colonial architecture has been abandoned since the 1950s.

A popular winter vacation destination for migrating monarch butterflies.

One man's quest for the ultimate road trip vehicle.

The freeway that never was.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

This historic graveyard was partially paved over to create a streetcar line.

Admire a Lilliputian replica of the fast food outlet.

The Giant Lemon of Lemon Grove.

Tucked away behind an unassuming set of shops is a must-see series of stunning murals.

A mesmerizing disco ball-like sculpture along the Sacramento River Walk.

Hidden in the Santa Ynez Mountains off Highway 154, this tiny restaurant once served as a stagecoach stop.