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San Francisco, California

The Last Standard Oil Company Gas Station in California

Chevron maintains one “Standard” brand station per state so it doesn’t lose the trademark.
Elliot Carter Added by Elliot Carter
San Francisco, California

The Parrots of Telegraph Hill

Staircase winds down the side of Telegraph Hill through gardens, wild parrots flying overhead.
San Francisco, California

Treasure Island

A man-made island in scenic San Francisco Bay.
Mark Casey Added by Mark Casey
Alameda, California

Pacific Pinball Museum

Playable, historic pinball machines fill this Alameda museum.
Rebekah Otto Added by Rebekah Otto
Los Gatos, California

The Cats

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.
ChristinaRoo Added by ChristinaRoo
Stanford, California

Stanford Red Barn

The world’s first stop-motion film was created on the racetrack outside this building.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
San Jose, California

Peralta Adobe

The oldest house in the capital of Silicon Valley.
James Ricci Added by James Ricci
San Jose, California

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
San Jose, California

Rosicrucian Park

The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.
Added by cinapelayo
San Jose, California

Santana Row Chess Plaza

A giant chess set, minus the psychedelic drug trip.
Elise Added by Elise
San Jose, California

The Winchester Mystery House

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.
Added by mbison
Hillsborough, California

Junípero Serra Statue

This controversial depiction of the "Founder of California" looks as though it was sculpted from mashed potatoes.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Burlingame, California

Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia

permanently closed
A comprehensive collection of Pez dispensers.
Hillsborough, California

The Flintstone House

A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.
DuckMuscle Added by DuckMuscle
Redwood City, California

Pulgas Water Temple

A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.
Added by tyrsalvia
Woodside, California

Filoli

This old-world mansion with lush gardens is a gem in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Added by analogclock
Mountain View, California

Hangar One

One of the largest free-standing structures ever built, this dirigible hangar is now simply a giant skeleton.
Added by MetaAshley
Mountain View, California

Computer History Museum

From the Difference Engine to the Cray-1, all under one roof.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Portola Valley, California

Alpine Inn

The Internet Age began with a transmission from this biker bar.
Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
Redwood City, California

The Buddha of 101

A giant statue perched on dumpsters watches over the freeway.
Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
Palo Alto, California

Gates of Hell Sculpture

Rodin's famous depiction of Dante's 'Inferno', amidst a sculpture garden of many of his other works.
Clinton Added by Clinton
Palo Alto, California

Arizona Cactus Garden

A hidden world of exotic succulents and cacti.
rebeccaclara Added by rebeccaclara
Palo Alto, California

Stanford Mausoleum

Guarded by the Angel of Grief, the Stanford family tomb attracts an odd mix of halloween revelry and somber contemplation.
rebeccaclara Added by rebeccaclara