This old-school soda shop is the home of the Tin Roof Sundae, a concoction dripping in chocolate, marshmallow, and peanuts.

The lighthouse central to the 1980s horror classic "The Fog" is, in fact, located in one of the foggiest areas of the Pacific Coast.

An enchanting tunnel of cypress trees leads to an old morse code station still used today.

A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.

Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.

This lonesome Monterey cypress has survived centuries of wind, salt, and at least one attempt at arson.

This coastal cavern is associated with the Hawaiian god of creation.

Get up close and personal with these majestic fish.

This black shoreline is made up of exploded lava particles.

This legendary urban waterfall creates a dazzling display of rainbows.

These picturesque Hawaiian falls are home to a rare species of fish that uses a special sucker to climb up cliffs.

This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

Whimsical cartoon cars suspended on posts soar over an automotive shop.

A glimpse into the lives of the the Miwok and Paiute people in Yosemite National Park.

The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.

Under the right circumstances, this waterfall in Yosemite briefly turns a luminescent fiery orange.

A statue commemorate Tommie Smith and John Carlos's brave protest at the 1968 Olympics, a watershed moment for civil rights.

It took years to decode its mysterious messages.

A giant chess set, minus the psychedelic drug trip.

Four miles of pipelines form the model of still-functioning retro-tech efficiency.

A hidden world of exotic succulents and cacti.

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.

The sun acts as a key that only fits this giant keyhole twice a year.