Pacific Grove, California
Kissing Rock
Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."
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Pacific Grove, California
Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."
Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
Big Sur, California
Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.
Big Sur, California
This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.
San Simeon, California
The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.
San Luis Obispo, California
An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.
San Luis Obispo, California
A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.
Morro Bay, California
A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.
Guadalupe, California
Coastal dunes, site of buried Egyptian movie set and former utopian colony.
Santa Ynez, California
The abandoned personal amusement park of the King of Pop.
Solvang, California
In the "Danish Capital of America," a replica of one of Copenhagen's most iconic buildings.
Santa Barbara, California
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.
Simi Valley, California
The White House Situation Room was taken apart in 2006 and shipped to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.
Los Angeles, California
High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high-power conical Tesla Coil.
Los Angeles, California
The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.
Los Angeles, California
Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.
Los Angeles, California
This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.
Los Angeles, California
This brightly made over hotel hides decades of suicide, serial killers, and mysterious deaths.
Los Angeles, California
This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.
Los Angeles, California
These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."
Los Angeles, California
Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.
Los Angeles, California
The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.
Los Angeles, California
This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.