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Each winter this underground cave forms a dazzling ice palace.

This childhood throwback has hundreds of arcade games and pinball machines to transport you back in time.

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

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

This corn maze so big you may want to pack a lunch, and possibly a flaregun.

Bug-devouring flora are the stars of a special wing of the glass conservatory.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

The taxidermied remains of the "last wild grizzly bear in California" and of the symbol of the state of California.

For roadside fast food, pull over at the giant orange.

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

This ramshackle ghost town is comprised of mining-era buildings collected from around the region.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

In the middle of the desert, miles from any human life, sat an anomalous pay phone that still magically answers your calls.

Bits and pieces from the ill-fated Donner Party's winter cabins.

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

Hopeless romantics will swoon over the sweet story behind this bright and colorful home.

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

Join the circus for a few lessons to learn clowning, acrobatics, and Chinese contortion.

The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.

A man-made island in scenic San Francisco Bay.