San Simeon, California
Hearst Castle
The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.
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San Juan Capistrano, California
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Oldest building in California still in use.
Permanently Closed
Pasadena, California
Coolhaus Ice Cream
Making Ice Cream Hip Since 2008.
Pasadena, California
The Castle Green
Where the rich wintered in Pasadena.
San Marino, California
Carnivorous Plants at the Huntington Gardens
Bug-devouring flora are the stars of a special wing of the glass conservatory.
Goleta, California
Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove
A popular winter vacation destination for migrating monarch butterflies.
Pacific Grove, California
Monarch Grove Sanctuary
Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.
Monterey, California
Monterey's Moon Tree
A tree grown from astronaut seeds which were exposed to cosmic rays.
Monterey, California
Dennis the Menace Playground
This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.
Guadalupe, California
Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes
Coastal dunes, site of buried Egyptian movie set and former utopian colony.
San Luis Obispo, California
Madonna Inn
A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.
Shandon, California
James Dean Memorial Junction
A remote crossroads honoring a fallen talent.
San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo's Bubblegum Alley
An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.
San Luis Obispo, California
The Bells of El Camino Real
A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."
Morro Bay, California
Morro Rock
A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.
