'Cause the fence start shaking, the earth was quaking.

This former stomping grounds of the most eminent astronomers of the early 20th century.

Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.

A man-made island in scenic San Francisco Bay.

From the sky, a kaleidoscope of color brightens the grey landscape of the San Francisco Bay.

An optical illusion found amid a logged redwood forest.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

Stroll the grounds built by murder, suicide, and dirty oil money at one of Hollywood's most filmed mansions.

Julia Morgan's Moorish-Gothic labyrinth of fountains, trees, natural light and Oakland's notable dead.

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

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

Each year these high desert hills are absolutely covered with poppy flowers in a surreal show of nature.

This subtle Berkeley paving stone actually marks off a lawless tube of air that extends into space.

An vast warehouse of everyday treasures in Berkeley, CA.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

The king of U.S. high points towers over every other peak on the continent.

One of two side-by-side totem pole parks dedicated to educating visitors on Tlingit history and culture.

A rare chance to get up close and personal with a 13-mile ribbon of ice near downtown Juneau.

A colorful street named for the legendary Australian rock band.

These mythological giants take time out of their busy day guarding a Victorian market to let you know what time it is.

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

Despite its name, this fast food museum is actually a replica of the ninth McDonald's store.