San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo's Bubblegum Alley
An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.
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San Luis Obispo, California
An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.
San Luis Obispo, California
A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."
San Luis Obispo, California
One of the last surviving buildings of a once large and thriving Chinatown.
San Luis Obispo, California
The world's first motel is now an administrative building for an apple farm.
Shandon, California
A remote crossroads honoring a fallen talent.
Carpinteria, California
At 130 years old and 126 feet tall, it is the largest known example of the rare Torrey pine tree.
Ojai, California
The disdain for this dysfunctional dam is reflected in a giant pair of scissors painted on the concrete face.
Ojai, California
Explore more than 130,000 new and used books in the "world's largest outdoor bookstore."
Los Angeles, California
World War II-era Nazi compound nestled in the Santa Monica hills.
Los Angeles, California
A 1950s Googie burger stand is now a Los Angeles landmark.
Simi Valley, California
An eccentric folk art landmark made out of discarded bottles by an inspired "grandma."
Los Angeles, California
This iconic neon jester is a local landmark that you might recognize from his cameos in film and television.
Los Angeles, California
Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.
Los Angeles, California
The exterior of this home was used for the hit television show, The Brady Bunch.
Los Angeles, California
One of the world's longest murals depicts the history of diversity in Los Angeles.
Santa Monica, California
An offbeat angle on the ocean viewed through an antiquated lens.
Santa Monica, California
A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.
Santa Monica, California
A Looff creation in Santa Monica best described as “a California-Byzantine-Moorish-style fantasy.”
Beverly Hills, California
Storybook cottage in Beverly Hills was once the site of 1920s silent film studio, affectionately known as "The Witch's House."
Los Angeles, California
A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.
Los Angeles, California
An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.
Santa Monica, California
This California eatery has made a name for itself by embracing Asia's rich history of eating bugs.
Los Angeles, California
This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.
Beverly Hills, California
The dramatic upward-curving roof is one of the most iconic examples of Googie architecture that still stands today.