A modern mechanical planetary system, part of a 10,000 year clock.

A four paneled, brightly multicolored mosaic adorns the side of this popular grocery store.

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

A brooding mansion of clinker brick stands out among the Victorian houses of Pacific Heights.

One of the smallest parks in San Francisco honors the legacy of the "Mother of Civil Rights in California."

San Francisco's oldest operating hotel, with a Victorian atmosphere and a "haunted" fourth floor.

Chevron maintains one “Standard” brand station per state so it doesn’t lose the trademark.

Half of a house.

27-room home built with the fortune of a sugar magnate.

One of few lasting examples of the brief octagon craze that developed into folly.

The seawater playground of gilded-era San Francisco burned to the ground in 1966.

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

Standing in for the first ship to navigate the Northwest Passage.

The United States' first transcontinental automobile road came to its end at this spot in San Francisco's Lincoln Park.

Shoot for par over the bodies of the dead on this cemetery-cum-golf course.

At the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, a small sign basically begs for a high-five.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.

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

A whimsical antique shop with a strong air of mystery, filled with items from ages, and what feels like worlds, past.

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

A miniature view of the park, caught in time.

This residential door allows San Francisco muggles a glimpse at the wizarding world.

Home to one of the world’s largest collections of model yachts.

A playing field for a popular French past time can be found tucked away in a quiet corner of Golden Gate Park.