The lead horse on a Disneyland merry-go-round that is older than the park itself.

Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.

Inside this library, the history of Los Angeles is retold through a mural.

The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.

A relic from a forgotten bakery chain still spins atop a diner.

Hiding amid the largest camellia collection in the country lies a charming children's maze, donated by a secret admirer.

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

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

More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.

Explore more than 130,000 new and used books in the "world's largest outdoor bookstore."

A herd of 150 bison live on California's Santa Catalina Island and are at the heart of an ongoing debate between environmental protection and economic expansion.

Former 1954 Del Mar Train Station now serves signature cocktails and delightful culinary treats, and still operates as a Metro stop.

Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.

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

This stretch of beach along California's central coast is a busy highway for the largest seal in the northern hemisphere.

Oldest building in California still in use.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

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

Ingenious bakery opens up the first Cupcake ATM at their flagship location in Beverly Hills.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

San Diego's most historic and haunted home.

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.

The final resting place of a space program monolith, soon to be unveiled again to the public.