San Juan Capistrano, California
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Oldest building in California still in use.
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San Juan Capistrano, California
Oldest building in California still in use.
Irvine, California
One of the largest helium balloons in the U.S. is a 112-foot ginormous orange.
Santa Monica, California
A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.
Santa Monica, California
A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.
Los Angeles, California
The largest collection of two headed animals in the world.
Los Angeles, California
An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.
Los Angeles, California
Legendary frontman of the Doors looms in this giant mural by famed Venice muralist, Rip Cronk.
Los Angeles, California
This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Los Angeles, California
Remants of foundations, streets, and streetcar tracks inhabit the cliffs where a landslide occurred in 1929.
Long Beach, California
The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.
Huntington Beach, California
This midcentury LA bar was the birthplace of tiki culture.
Garden Grove, California
The design of this ornately decorated place of worship closely mirrors a church in Vietnam.
Anaheim, California
Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.
Anaheim, California
The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.
Anaheim, California
A family agreed to sell their property to Disney on the condition that this tree, planted as a wedding gift, would not be removed.
Garden Grove, California
Megachurch turned Catholic church comprised of 10,000 glass panes.
Laguna Beach, California
This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.
Laguna Beach, California
This wooden statue commemorates a man who spent nearly 40 years waving hello to the people of Laguna Beach.
Mecca, California
The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.
Niland, California
An off-grid art installation that encourages its visitors to imagine a world without waste.
Calipatria, California
This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.
Calipatria, California
A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.
Mecca, California
World's largest collection devoted to one fruit.