Places chidorinagashi Wants to Go

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

Where a railroad loops under or over itself to rise or drop more than 70 feet in a short distance.

You don't have to be a diplomat to visit the so-called Camp David of the West.

This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.

One of the largest fleets of armored vehicles in the world, sitting out in the California desert.

Gouged in the mountain to make stage coach access easier through the Fremont Pass.

The echoes of a railroad town that solemnly mark the end of the line.

Etched into a dry lake bed, this massive directional indicator is accurate without magnets.

Hidden in one of the skyscrapers on Bunker Hill, this museum features an 1895 stagecoach and peers into California’s gold-lined history.

The remnants of an early automobile route across shifting sand dunes can still be found in the deserts of Southern California.

The original place where water met land in the City by the Bay is outlined in brass.

This 38-year old fish became a casualty of changing trends.

According to legend it was a nap taken under this tree that kicked off the California Gold Rush.

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

Catch a glimpse of the elusive Peninsular bighorns right off of the desert freeway.

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.

It is locally loved and ridiculed for literally looking like poop.

Where the alchemists dream of transmuting base metal into gold was actually achieved.

A military vehicle collection, showcasing how war transportation advanced from horse drawn artillery to self propelled cannons.

One man's quest for the ultimate road trip vehicle.

A 50-foot tile mural mosaic for the 100-year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.

This rock formation named for its unique shape is one of many that call the Alabama Hills home.

George Lucas donated this park to honor the birthplace of his two biggest movie franchises.

Museum dedicated to the preservation of surf culture.