Statues in California

Statues pay tribute to the icons of "Killer Dana," one of California's most famous surfing towns.

One of two Southern California statues celebrating “The Duke,” this one towers over a Beverly Hills sidewalk.

This sculpture was made out of recycled guns that were turned in to the city.

This wooden statue commemorates a man who spent nearly 40 years waving hello to the people of Laguna Beach.

A tribute to the disposable cups that were once manufactured here, this 68-foot-tall statue would be difficult to throw away.

Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.

A statue based on a tragic Japanese nursery rhyme, commemorating San Diego's sisterhood with Yokohama.

This statue celebrating early Hollywood is largely forgotten, while its twin replica at Walt Disney World has become an icon.

A gathering of green robots at the Googleplex.

A hidden courtyard houses early 20th-century plaster masterpieces.

A hidden gem, named after a San Franciscan icon, offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

A giant fiberglass Muffler Man found new life as a rodeo guardian.

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

A statue of one of Mexico's founding fathers, located... not in Mexico

This bronze statue commemorates the strange and beloved mascot of UC Irvine—the only university to be represented by a giant anteater.

This sculpture presents commentary on a life in pursuit of profits.