Built by the inventor of the radio, this abandoned hotel has housed early radio employees, military men, and a dangerous cult.

The southernmost outpost of the Russian Empire in colonial America.

A bronze tribute to a legendary Californian, the self-proclaimed "Emperor of the United States."

A giant fiberglass Muffler Man found new life as a rodeo guardian.

The fossilized remains of ancient California redwoods.

A public art installation featuring clawfoot bathtubs on stilts sparks admiration and controversy from locals.

A performance hall at the American Jewish University moonlights as a sci-fi film location set.

It would be a crime to miss it.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

A magnificent, reportedly haunted mansion built for a composer by Spiritualists.

Listen to the sounds of the Earth moving along the Rose Canyon Fault.

This historic Chinese church was relocated and revived as a museum that preserves and celebrates Chinese art, history, and culture.

The oldest standing structure in downtown San Diego.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

A couple turned their front yard into an artistic masterpiece.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

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

The Yiddish language stages a renaissance in a shtetl-inspired cultural center on the San Diego coast.

Go deep on these fascinating fish, and get a bonus lesson on the importance of marine conservation.

A mosaic map made of over 100,000 tiles depicts the geological features and sea creatures that live along this San Diego beachside community.

A secluded hilltop monument marks the final resting place of Lucy, Presidio Park's beloved white deer.

The world’s oldest active sailing ship.

In September 1974, a small group of athletes completed the first modern triathlon event in San Diego's Mission Bay.

A blast from the past in central San Diego.