California's own majestic geyser is powered by a subterranean volcano.

The unedited photograph called "Bliss" has graced the screens of over a billion computers.

Standing in for the first ship to navigate the Northwest Passage.

This grinning pup statue is all that's left of what was once a ubiquitous Bay Area diner chain.

Chevron maintains one “Standard” brand station per state so it doesn’t lose the trademark.

Amazing meticulous gardens of personal wood carvings, Hydrangea, Canna, and many other flowers.

The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.

San Francisco's urban bison herd has persisted in the face of extinction, development, and disease.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

An "anarchical" no man's land, complete with garbage sculptures and a hobo-run "Landfillian Library."

'Cause the fence start shaking, the earth was quaking.

An enchanting tunnel of cypress trees leads to an old morse code station still used today.

This abandoned boat was left in place thanks to its rotting beauty.

Monumental sculptures of Patrick Amiot, constructed from debris, detritus, and determination.

340 bicycles, 65 feet high.

Once the largest windmill outside of Holland, with enormous 114 foot sails.

The key to turning shifting dunes into the green oasis of Golden Gate Park.

Forgotten and then destroyed by fire, this was once one of the largest saltwater swimming pools in the world.

Visible below the waves are memorials to the city's Gold Rush dead.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

A storybook European village in Berkeley.

A unique piece of graffiti offers a little slice of local history and mystery.

A restored 1920s cascade stairway provides one of the best views of Oakland's Lake Merritt.

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