Graffiti-covered ruins that were once part of a farm owned by a mental hospital.

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

An outdoor display of military missiles developed at Point Mugu Naval Base.

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.

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

Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.

This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.

A unique local art exhibit that has continued to grow since 1989.

This house is a mosaic of tiled artwork sourced from local artists.

California's oldest wind harp represents a historic piece of America's Danish history.

A Mysterious Masonic tomb in San Luis Obispo.

A simple statue outside a California Amtrak station honors the overlooked contributions of the "silent spikes."

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

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

Once close to extinction, there is no shortage of elephant seals on the beaches of Año Nuevo State Park.

Behold the uncanny sight of the Golden Arches—rendered in black.

One of the last surviving buildings of a once large and thriving Chinatown.

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

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

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

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

A historic area for shopping and dining in Ketchikan's former red-light district.

This historic collection of Native Alaskan artifacts was resurrected through a partnership between the WPA and tribal artisans.