Places leahmckay Wants to Go

Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.

This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

A futuristic-looking beach house built for the owner of a snack food brand.

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

A couple turned their front yard into an artistic masterpiece.

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

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

The Giant Lemon of Lemon Grove.

Tucked away behind an unassuming set of shops is a must-see series of stunning murals.

This Pringle-shaped ledge makes for the perfect photo op.

This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.

This bright and bubbly Palm Springs hotel was the brainchild of an iconic drag queen.

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

A tribute to the disposable cups that were once manufactured here, this 68-foot-tall statue would be difficult to throw away.

Mexican food and folk art.

This California tree is the single source of the state's entire orange industry.

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.

Essence of hound's tongue and tincture of bloodroot are just the tip of the herbalist iceberg at this beautiful, impressively-stocked apothecary.