Pasadena, California
Rose Bowl
Sports history, made in the Arroyo Seco.
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Pasadena, California
Sports history, made in the Arroyo Seco.
San Jose, California
At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.
Los Angeles, California
This sculpture presents commentary on a life in pursuit of profits.
Lemon Grove, California
Tucked away behind an unassuming set of shops is a must-see series of stunning murals.
Oroville, California
The oldest orange tree in California spawned a generation of citrus farmers.
Stockton, California
Giant jewel-toned statues fill the grounds of this Cambodian Buddhist temple in California.
Davis, California
Seven ceramic sculptures are scattered around this California college campus.
Sunnyvale, California
A giant can of fruit cocktail is all that remains of what was once the world's largest cannery.
San Francisco, California
One time home to turn of the century explosives, now hidden under the Bay Bridge.
Ojai, California
Explore more than 130,000 new and used books in the "world's largest outdoor bookstore."
Huntington Beach, California
This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.
Lodi, California
A plaque and memorabilia collection mark where A&W got its start.
Monterey, California
This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.
Richmond, California
A porcelain company's former dumping ground, completely covered in pieces of collectible ceramics.
La Cañada Flintridge, California
Hiding amid the largest camellia collection in the country lies a charming children's maze, donated by a secret admirer.
San Francisco, California
Approximately 250,000 people left homeless by the great earthquake and fires found shelter in Golden Gate Park.
Santa Clarita, California
This Southern Californian Conservation Center is home to singing and howling apes.
Oakland, California
A unique piece of graffiti offers a little slice of local history and mystery.
Livermore, California
Location of the most powerful laser in the world, and the potential birthplace of tiny stars.
Kingsburg, California
A water tower shaped like a giant coffee pot looms over a small Swedish village in Central California.
Healdsburg, California
A huge work of Burning Man-inspired outsider art on the grounds of a California winery.
San Bernardino, California
Where NASA's satellites and rovers phone home.
Riverside, California
The Citrus Variety Collection at UC Riverside contains two trees of each of the 1,000+ varieties of citrus.
Palm Springs, California
Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.