The diverse and sometimes odd cultural heritage of the Golden State is collected, examined, and displayed in this proud museum.

This stretch of beach along California's central coast is a busy highway for the largest seal in the northern hemisphere.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

The capitol city's oldest existing cemetery.

The cluster of boulders near Fort Irwin is covered in military insignia.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

A rough granite monument marks the spot where Europeans first caught sight of the San Francisco Bay.

Legendary frontman of the Doors looms in this giant mural by famed Venice muralist, Rip Cronk.

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.

One of the best collections of antique printing machinery in the world.

A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.

A tree grown from astronaut seeds which were exposed to cosmic rays.

California's oldest wind harp represents a historic piece of America's Danish history.

It's not your typical library, memorial, or book store.

A visionary, futuristic sculpture in Los Angeles that never met its extraterrestrial potential.

Cambria's most unique B&B features creative surroundings and fantastic food.

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

Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.

A house built from trash known as the poor man's Hearst Castle.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

In the middle of a remote desert town is a surprisingly opulent hotel.

Back in the day everyone who was anyone played this historic western theater.

An errant donkey ushered in a new era of mining in Nevada.