Monterey, California
Jellyfish Exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
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Santa Clarita, California
St. Francis Dam
The Los Angeles flood disaster that took 400 lives and ended the career of William Mulholland.
Portland, Oregon
Portland Troll Bridge
Not-so-fearsome tiny trolls live under this wooden train trestle in Portland.
New York, New York
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
Dine on dumplings at the oldest dim sum restaurant in New York.
Fillmore, California
ReGEN Haus
An entertaining journey through the odd and strange awaits visitors to this shop.
Santa Monica, California
The Galley
Santa Monica's oldest restaurant, decorated with set pieces from the Mutiny on the Bounty.
Portland, Oregon
Cargo
A world of craftwork elegantly curated in a historic brick warehouse.
Los Angeles, California
The El Segundo Butterfly Preserve
A ghost town at the airport is now a refuge for blue butterflies.
Los Angeles, California
Ballerina Clown
A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.
Los Angeles, California
Muscle Beach
An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.
Los Angeles, California
Cahuenga Building
This bank is widely believed to be the inspiration for the offices of Philip Marlowe, the hardboiled detective featured in a number of Raymond Chandler's stories.
Los Angeles, California
Site of Charlie Chaplin Studios
The Hollywood home of Kermit the Frog and Yoda used to be Charlie Chaplin's film studio.
Los Angeles, California
'Four Great Eras of California History'
Inside this library, the history of Los Angeles is retold through a mural.
Los Angeles, California
Mt. Hollywood Tunnel
This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”
Los Angeles, California
Griffith J. Griffith Statue
Although he donated over 3,000 acres to Los Angles, Griffith's life was marred by controversy.
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Wayfarers Chapel
A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.
Los Angeles, California
Fort Macarthur Museum
A historic fort commemorating the United States' naval history.
Los Angeles, California
Reggie The Alligator
Raised illegally, Reggie now lives at the Los Angeles Zoo after authorities spent years tracking him down.
Los Angeles, California
El Bordello Alexandra Apartments
An increasingly eccentric apartment building, topped with winged beasties.
Los Angeles, California
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.
Palm Springs, California
Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
Explore the wide world of desert plants at this unique Palm Springs botanical garden.
Desert Hot Springs, California
Cabot's Pueblo Museum
The Hopi-style structure was built by the man who discovered Desert Hot Springs' famous mineral water.
Encinitas, California
Encinitas Boat Houses
These unusual houses look like giant boats that washed ashore on a residential street.
Tijuana, Mexico
El Foro Antiguo Palacio Jai Alai
Tijuana's legendary jai alai or "basque ball" palace is now a massive music venue.
