Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.

The dramatic upward-curving roof is one of the most iconic examples of Googie architecture that still stands today.

Hidden away among the quiet streets of Beverly Hills, this small park is a haven for walkers and wildlife.

One of the richest places in the United States has a cursed street.

Grab a latte at the birthplace of modern American skateboarding.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

In the "Danish Capital of America," a replica of one of Copenhagen's most iconic buildings.

A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."

Home to a forest of whimsical pygmy Coast live oak.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

A house built from trash known as the poor man's Hearst Castle.

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.

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

Housed in a memorial lighthouse, this museum relays the history of surfing, beginning with the antics of royal Hawaiian teenagers.

A New England-style lighthouse along California's beautiful Highway 1 gets a re-do.

The graffiti-covered remnants of a former triangulation station are balanced precariously on this California peak.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

The key to turning shifting dunes into the green oasis of Golden Gate Park.

Once the largest windmill outside of Holland, with enormous 114 foot sails.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

A garden oasis filled with flowers mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare.