Inside, visitors are treated to the rich history of sugar farming and its impact on Hawaiian society.

Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.

A priest with no formal artistic training used basic house paint to create gorgeous religious scenes inside this historic church.

A controversial memorial at the place where Captain Cook met his violent end.

This legendary urban waterfall creates a dazzling display of rainbows.

These picturesque Hawaiian falls are home to a rare species of fish that uses a special sucker to climb up cliffs.

Earth's tallest volcano is sacred to Native Hawaiians, and home to a dozen world-class observatories.

This Hawaiian cattle ranch acts as a museum devoted to the island cowboys that predate the wild west.

This black shoreline is made up of exploded lava particles.

The famous aviator's final resting place is a study in natural beauty.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

This futuristic bridge is one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

Get fishing gear and craft beer at this restaurant on the pier.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

Oldest building in California still in use.

A world-class observatory in the California desert.

This historic tower in the California desert promises visitors a "vortex of good vibes".

The world's largest wooden trestle stretches across this desert canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.