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Portland, Oregon

Portlandia

Portlandia is the second-largest copper repoussƩ statue in the United States.

Mill Ends Park

Portland, Oregon

Mill Ends Park

The world's smallest park was dedicated in 1948 as the only colony for leprechauns west of Ireland.

Voodoo Doughnuts

Portland, Oregon

Voodoo Doughnut and Wedding Chapel

The magic's in the hole!

Torrey pine grove on Santa Rosa Island.

Santa Barbara County, California

Torrey Pines of Santa Rosa Island

Windswept and remote, this island was once the home of a rare mammoth and today is home to a rare tree.

"Taking out the Trash"

Forestville, California

Davingy Art Park

Eccentric sculptures made from repurposed materials peppers this former farm.

A bell depicting the Italians young Nicholas Green helped through the donation.

Bodega Bay, California

Children's Bell Tower

A poignant memorial to a young boy whose death spurred a dramatic increase in organ donations in Italy—dubbed the "Nicholas Effect."

The Wolf House - Jack London State Park

Glen Ellen, California

The Wolf House - Jack London State Park

The haunting ruins of Jack London's dream house.

Cyclisk stretches 65 feet straight into the air

Santa Rosa, California

Cyclisk - Santa Rosa Monument

340 bicycles, 65 feet high.

Charles M. Schulz Museum

Santa Rosa, California

Charles M. Schulz Museum

A tribute to the life and work of the beloved "Peanuts" cartoonist.

Main Gallery of RLS Museum

St. Helena, California

Robert Louis Stevenson Museum

This California museum is home to one of the largest collections related to the 'Treasure Island' author.

Calistoga Petrified Forest

Calistoga, California

Calistoga Petrified Forest

The fossilized remains of ancient California redwoods.

California's Old Faithful.

Calistoga, California

California's Old Faithful

California's own majestic geyser is powered by a subterranean volcano.

Hollywood Forever

Los Angeles, California

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

Portal of books.

Los Angeles, California

The Last Bookstore

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

Artillery

South El Monte, California

American Military Museum

A military vehicle collection, showcasing how war transportation advanced from horse drawn artillery to self propelled cannons.

Nixon's Army One helicopter

Yorba Linda, California

Richard Nixon's Resignation Helicopter

The helicopter that "Tricky Dick" absconded from the White House in on his last day in office.

Papa Legba greets all the customers at the entry way.

Huntington Park, California

Saydel Inc.

Where religious effigies, magic soaps, and occult candles are brought to customers at wholesale prices.

Dad's, which claims to be the original big banana.

Newport Beach, California

The Frozen Banana Stands of Balboa Island

Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.

Little Tree Church

Tustin, California

Little Tree Church

A very tiny church, bisected by a now-dead oak tree and marooned in the middle of a shopping center parking lot.

The view from outside the fence.

Palm Springs, California

Volkswagen Spider Sculpture

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

Yes, you can make art from an abandoned toilet.

Joshua Tree, California

The Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.

'Big Josh' stands watch over vintage cars.

Joshua Tree, California

The Station Joshua Tree

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

An array of wigs on display.

Joshua Tree, California

Beauty Bubble Salon and Museum

The quirky salon doubles as a retro museum run by the world's leading "hairstorian."

The World Famous Crochet Museum.

Joshua Tree, California

World Famous Crochet Museum

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.

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