A miniature representation of Canadian cities and landmarks in incredible—and sometimes hilarious—detail.

This whimsical seashell-shaped place of worship was designed to blend into its surroundings.

This massive redwood tree has a hole in the base big enough to drive through.

An optical illusion found amid a logged redwood forest.

One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

This turn of the century masterpiece has a mysterious goaty interloper.

This teeny-tiny park built by a San Francisco man in 1962 is mostly stairs.

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

San Francisco's oldest surviving monument and meeting place for 1906 survivors.

Longtime headquarters of controversial boys' club for the world's wealthiest and most powerful.

Created in 1972, the famous sculptor's intricately detailed monument to San Francisco is overflowing with city landmarks.

One of the last remnants of the city's Chinese nightclub scene is now a dive bar selling killer mai tais.

Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

Olfactory delights in San Francisco's Botanical Gardens.

An elaborate gift from Claus Spreckels is now a piece of San Francisco history.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

Alleyway plaque commemorating the death of a fictional character in The Maltese Falcon, not far from the author's home.

With the touch of a button, you can read a randomly selected short story.

Faceless white figures loom over the city from the rooftop.

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

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling Financial District stands a unique homage to the Mayan and Beaux Arts.

Home of modern dancer famously strangled by her own scarf.

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