Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

A tribute to long time Venice Beach resident, artist and actor Dennis Hopper.

A Looff creation in Santa Monica best described as “a California-Byzantine-Moorish-style fantasy.”

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

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

This well-traveled chess park offers scenic views of the pacific and a colorful, eclectic clientele.

A treasure hunter's tiny bar, harboring celebrities since 1959.

One of the first skyscrapers in Santa Monica, and a famous getaway for the Hollywood elite of then and now.

An offbeat angle on the ocean viewed through an antiquated lens.

Giant origami crease patterns engraved in Santa Monica intersections may even be visible from space.

Will Geer's outdoor theater started as a mountain retreat for actors, musicians, and other artists who were blacklisted during the Red Scare.

An unreal vintage shop that wears its dadaist influence on its zombie fish.

This serene oasis in an affluent Los Angeles neighborhood holds some of Gandhi's ashes and got Elvis into Eastern Philosophy.

The stone walls of a home built to withstand a California wildfire still stand after more than a century.

A bomb shelter and some fireplaces are all that remain of the house Fred Roberts tried so hard to keep standing.

The show's fictional Korean medical camp was created in the Santa Monica hills.

An Old West film set seen in countless TV shows and movies is open for the public to explore.

A strange mishmash of ruins and abandoned structures hint at the park's many lives.

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

I Street Bridge is the heaviest swinging center bridge in the United States.

Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.

Trails through lava-carved tube-caves display sparkling bacteria and a rich history.

This hotel has hardly changed in over a century, like a time capsule of old Oregon.

A plaque and memorabilia collection mark where A&W got its start.