The last remaining relic of San Francisco's glittering 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition.

There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.

Once close to extinction, there is no shortage of elephant seals on the beaches of Año Nuevo State Park.

Here, visitors can swing with the waves of the Pacific Ocean.

A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.

Housed in a memorial lighthouse, this museum relays the history of surfing, beginning with the antics of royal Hawaiian teenagers.

More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

It's not your typical library, memorial, or book store.

Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

This little valley along Highway 1 is engulfed by thousands of lilies during the spring season.

This cabin from the 1850s is one of the first structures built by Chinese immigrants in California.

This lonesome Monterey cypress has survived centuries of wind, salt, and at least one attempt at arson.

The oldest continuously operating church in California.

Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.

A tree grown from astronaut seeds which were exposed to cosmic rays.

The stately birthplace of California's statehood.

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

This eagle-topped spire remembers the military commander who snatched up California for the United States.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

For centuries, this gold mine was the powerhouse behind the Tokugawa Shogunate.

These unconventional "tub boats" let locals row around the island's turbulent coast.

This giant statue pays homage to this temple's furry residents who keep the landscape pristine.