Places GeoJoe Wants to Go

A Mysterious Masonic tomb in San Luis Obispo.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

This unique bed and breakfast was first constructed during the 1800s by a Russian immigrant family.

In the "Danish Capital of America," a replica of one of Copenhagen's most iconic buildings.

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

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

Hidden in the Santa Ynez Mountains off Highway 154, this tiny restaurant once served as a stagecoach stop.

California's largest steel arch bridge.

Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.

This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.

A unique local art exhibit that has continued to grow since 1989.

This house is a mosaic of tiled artwork sourced from local artists.

For over 20 years, Lil Toot has delighted guests with narrated boat rides between Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, becoming a beloved local legend and top-rated experience for visitors.

Inky sludge oozes to the surface of this beach thanks to a rare natural tar seep.

Happy harbor seals frolic and snooze on this warm, sandy stretch of coast.

The disdain for this dysfunctional dam is reflected in a giant pair of scissors painted on the concrete face.

Explore more than 130,000 new and used books in the "world's largest outdoor bookstore."

French prisoners carved these boats from the bones of their meat rations.

Rusty pieces of metal jutting out of a breakwater are all that's visible of the 12,500-ton ocean liner that capsized just off the beach.

An outdoor display of military missiles developed at Point Mugu Naval Base.

Glass-walled, mid-century modern showroom for cars, still in operation.

Anza led the first Spanish settlers from Mexico to Monterey, California in the 1770s.

This beloved, whimsical weiner topped an eclectic variety of Los Angeles buildings, including a Thai restaurant and an advertising agency.

Although he donated over 3,000 acres to Los Angles, Griffith's life was marred by controversy.