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

The flow from this waterfall sometimes comes out of springs below its rim.

A ring of creosote bushes that are estimated to be 11,700 years old.

A strange mishmash of ruins and abandoned structures hint at the park's many lives.

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

A massive hydrovolcanic explosion left a half-mile wide crater in Death Valley.

A water tower shaped like a giant coffee pot looms over a small Swedish village in Central California.

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."

The first life claimed by this record-breaking peak wasn't lost to exposure or a fall, but rather lightning.

A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.

A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.

Marta Becket's hand-painted theater in the desert.

For over 20 years, Lil Toot has delighted guests with narrated boat rides between Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, becoming a beloved local legend and top-rated experience for visitors.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

The Giant Lemon of Lemon Grove.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

The hundreds of movies and television shows shot in this high desert town are commemorated in a unique museum.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

A popular winter vacation destination for migrating monarch butterflies.

The set location for a 1987 cult classic draws international film buffs to the middle of the Mojave Desert.

A charming desert roadside bakery that produces 10 times more bread daily than it has residents in its town.

A natural dome made of volcanic glass in Inyo National Forest.

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