In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.

A fabulously bizarre surrealist sculpture by the late artist Leonora Carrington.

The first park built over a freeway is a brutalist masterwork.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

A beautiful footbridge with over 2,000 glass sculptures along the walls and ceiling.

This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

One woman's Viking Castle on Lake Tahoe.

This remarkably simple jail went over a century without an escape.

The first safe in this California town had to hold all the gold.

An old whaling station now serves to give the public a look at the commercial whaling industry, no longer a part of Monterey's economy.

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

This eagle-topped spire remembers the military commander who snatched up California for the United States.

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

Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.

Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."

One incredible room in the Santa Barbara Courthouse is covered in wall-to-wall canvas murals.

The beautiful behemoth is one of the largest trees of its kind in the United States.

Malibu's first beach home features an astonishing trove of ceramic tiles.

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.