This sculpture was made out of recycled guns that were turned in to the city.

A desert community’s history is captured by this collection of artifacts and memorabilia.

A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.

The graffiti-covered remnants of a former triangulation station are balanced precariously on this California peak.

Lombard Street may be more famous, but this is the real “crookedest street in the world.”

A vast city of the dead, where the deceased outnumber the living by more than a million.

This massive redwood tree has stood in Northern California for nearly 2,000 years.

Built in 1906, this unique building was the first Hindu temple in the United States.

Wander down a side street dedicated to one of the members of the Beat Generation.

Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm also boasts a spectacular view.

This fairy-tale, neo-Gothic church in the Azores is a world of magical realism.

A 19th-century mansion houses the largest collection of gin in the European Union.

Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.

Internationally-recognized arts center housed in a century-old former military barracks.

Ride on a fully-restored Nike nuclear-tipped missile elevator from the Cold War.

This lighthouse has been guiding shipping into the Golden Gate since before the American Civil War.

A series of vibrant murals celebrate the culture and community of Oakland.

The first mural ever dedicated to the women of the Black Panther Party.

The Flatiron Building's storied West Coast cousin is a lot more into religion.

This restaurant features Native American foods from across the country.

Bonsai garden in Oakland is curated by the first non-Japanese female bonsai master in the United States.

This tall and trim architectural oddity is one of the skinniest buildings in San Francisco.

A tribute to the artist and activist who created the rainbow pride flag.

The historic building's ornate stained glass fixture has survived the devastating 1906 earthquake, ensuing fires, and multiple redevelopment attempts.