Over a century old, this restored Victorian building is surrounded by a lush garden filled with rare palms.

Overflowing with shipping containers, this location has been transformed into a massive workspace for artists.

Every Sunday, this Thai temple in Berkeley serves a backyard brunch.

Depicting scenes of everyday life - and specific individuals - in Great Depression era San Francisco.

A unique market that brings together various goods and cultures.

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

One man's prolific, decade-long quest to turn trash into artistic treasure.

The world's first permanently occupied mountain-top observatory continues to report on the stars.

These unusual houses look like giant boats that washed ashore on a residential street.

Oakland's beautiful monumental cemetery.

Art in the form of a winding, man made crack in stone.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

Collective dedicated to restoring steam engines.

A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.

The former Naval shipyard is open for exploring - mostly.

Where the polar bear watches over everything, and every drink is a double.

A pier that used to act as a busy ferry dock is now a decaying favorite of local fisherman and urban artists.

One of the best absinthe distilleries in the United States.

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

This whimsical seashell-shaped place of worship was designed to blend into its surroundings.

This grinning pup statue is all that's left of what was once a ubiquitous Bay Area diner chain.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

A creepy steel gremlin has protected the Bay Bridge since 1989.