A priest with no formal artistic training used basic house paint to create gorgeous religious scenes inside this historic church.

This blowhole is supposedly caused by a trapped monster.

An authentic replica of an Asian temple and garden hidden amongst the natural beauty of Hawai'i.

Tucked away on a scenic trail, a modest memorial honors one of the greatest writers of our time.

A community gathering space that inspires outdoor adventure.

This independent library is rooted in community service and lifelong learning.

Despite his legacy of work in Spain, Cuba, and Florida, the larger-than-life writer's grave is a simple affair tucked in an Idaho cemetery.

Ride a gondola up to this historic mountainside eatery.

A hidden gem, named after a San Franciscan icon, offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

Sitting atop San Francisco's tallest hill, a cross honors the victims of the Armenian genocide.

San Francisco's first World's Fair, dedicated to the wonders of California.

Depicting scenes of everyday life - and specific individuals - in Great Depression era San Francisco.

A miniature view of the park, caught in time.

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

A masterpiece in Golden Gate Park by virtue of the artist’s debt.

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

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.

The taxidermied remains of the "last wild grizzly bear in California" and of the symbol of the state of California.

A garden oasis filled with flowers mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare.

The remains of a 12th-century chapter house in Golden Gate Park.

The stones that traveled from Spain to eventually become a holy place for San Francisco's nature worshippers.

Gold Rush-era tombstones line the park's paths.

Not merely a museum – but a whirring powerhouse that offers a subterranean peek into the heart and soul of cable car operations.