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The geographic center point of the Golden State.

A dramatic coastline that’s home to a rare pine tree.

This beloved, whimsical weiner topped an eclectic variety of Los Angeles buildings, including a Thai restaurant and an advertising agency.

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

Naturally carbonated water fills the mineral baths at this 19th-century California resort.

Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.

The headquarters of the semiconductor giant has a 10,000-square-foot museum.

This L.A. fixture has been serving hot dogs out of a giant hot dog since 1946.

A tribute to the movie stars who fought to keep Beverly Hills separate from Los Angeles.

A carnivorous plant paradise in a serpentine bog.

Beneath the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge is the “Gibraltar of the West Coast,” a fort built to protect the San Francisco Bay from naval attack.

Admire a Lilliputian replica of the fast food outlet.

Someone really, really wanted to save this fast-food icon from demolition.

This conservation area is also home to many of the region's desert tortoises.

A futuristic-looking beach house built for the owner of a snack food brand.

A plaque and memorabilia collection mark where A&W got its start.

The oldest lighthouse on America's west coast no longer needs keepers, yet they maintain the site anyhow.

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

A miniature view of the park, caught in time.

From the Difference Engine to the Cray-1, all under one roof.

A Los Angeles cemetery that was once at the center of a Supreme Court dispute.

Guns that have been defending San Francisco since 1904.

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

Every weekend, people gather here for a brief chance to see their loved ones on the other side of the United States–Mexico border.