An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Apartment building was once posh playground to the Hollywood elite.

A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.

Where a great scandal unfolded with a famous female revivalist at its center.

Grab a latte at the birthplace of modern American skateboarding.

One of the first skyscrapers in Santa Monica, and a famous getaway for the Hollywood elite of then and now.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

View the California coastline (and the home of Barbara Streisand) inch by inch with stunning, government-sanctioned aerial photography.

An outdoor display of military missiles developed at Point Mugu Naval Base.

A popular winter vacation destination for migrating monarch butterflies.

In the "Danish Capital of America," a replica of one of Copenhagen's most iconic buildings.

Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

This unique bed and breakfast was first constructed during the 1800s by a Russian immigrant family.

Coastal dunes, site of buried Egyptian movie set and former utopian colony.

The world's first motel is now an administrative building for an apple farm.

A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.

Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

Elephant seals and sea lions have turned the abandoned buildings on this island into their endangered love shack.