Santa Barbara, California
Whale House
This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.
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Santa Barbara, California
This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.
Santa Barbara, California
The home of one of California's most important horticulturalists wilts amidst a lovely park.
Santa Barbara, California
A unique local art exhibit that has continued to grow since 1989.
Santa Barbara, California
This house is a mosaic of tiled artwork sourced from local artists.
Santa Barbara, California
The beautiful behemoth is one of the largest trees of its kind in the United States.
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.
San Diego, California
A secluded hilltop monument marks the final resting place of Lucy, Presidio Park's beloved white deer.
San Diego, California
This historic graveyard was partially paved over to create a streetcar line.
San Diego, California
San Diego's most historic and haunted home.
San Diego, California
Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.
San Diego, California
Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.
San Diego, California
A hidden courtyard houses early 20th-century plaster masterpieces.
San Diego, California
Swarms of butterflies cannot compare to the awe inspired by the publicly-funded nakedness once displayed in this sunken garden.
San Diego, California
The oldest standing structure in downtown San Diego.
San Diego, California
These two K-9 memorials commemorate the sister cities of Edinburgh and San Diego.
Irvine, California
This bronze statue commemorates the strange and beloved mascot of UC Irvine—the only university to be represented by a giant anteater.
Irvine, California
Someone really, really wanted to save this fast-food icon from demolition.
Newport Beach, California
Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.
Newport Beach, California
These were the largest wind chimes in the world when artist Tom Van Sant created them for a California mall in 1967.
Newport Beach, California
Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.
Oakley, Kansas
Home of mutant livestock.
Salina, Kansas
Salina's eye-catching giant mural depicting children at play is painted atop a century-old mill elevator.
Kansas City, Missouri
This classic Kansas City song reference is the place for anyone who wants to stand at the corner of 12th Street and Vine.
University City, Missouri
A commemoration of over 150 of St. Louis's favorite sons and daughters.