Grass Valley, California
Del Oro Theatre
A fine mixture of the old and the new topped with an art deco neon spire.
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Grass Valley, California
A fine mixture of the old and the new topped with an art deco neon spire.
Monterey, California
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.
Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
San Simeon, California
This stretch of beach along California's central coast is a busy highway for the largest seal in the northern hemisphere.
Morro Bay, California
A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.
San Juan Capistrano, California
Oldest building in California still in use.
Newport Beach, California
Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.
Queens, New York
No monkeying around, this fountain was really named after the classic sci-fi film.
Queens, New York
A young woman's senseless murder led to the controversial psychological theory of the "bystander effect."
Queens, New York
A former seaside jewel built for the everyman is now simply a neglected art deco fortress.
Pepeekeo, Hawaii
These picturesque Hawaiian falls are home to a rare species of fish that uses a special sucker to climb up cliffs.
Waianae, Hawaii
This coastal cavern is associated with the Hawaiian god of creation.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Once the site of the Hawaiian monarchy, this building was originally designed as a palace.
Honolulu, Hawaii
The only royal palace on U.S. soil has been a territorial capitol, a military headquarters, and a prison for a queen.
Koloa, Hawaii
This blowhole is supposedly caused by a trapped monster.
Kapa'a, Hawaii
This former luxury resort in Kaua'i is now an abandoned relic.
Kapaʻa, Hawaii
This monument built by Japanese American immigrants spent decades underground.
Kapaʻa, Hawaii
Now a pedestrian bridge, this was once part of a narrow-gauge railroad that ran along the east coast of Kauai.
Kapa'a, Hawaii
A local pineapple cannery once dumped pineapple trimmings off of this pier, with sometimes smelly results.
Waimea, Hawaii
This ruined fort and statue are a testament to the last king of Kaua‘i’s savvy diplomacy skills, which briefly brought Russians to Hawai‘i.
Kapa'a, Hawaii
This narrow coastline trail through the dense Kauai wilderness is among the most beautiful and dangerous in the world.
Kilauea, Hawaii
A once-glowing grotto at the bottom of Waikapalae Wet Cave.
Kilauea, Hawaii
Submerged lava formations create incredible waterworks.
Newport Beach, California
Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.