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Abortion, prohibition, religion, war, and fear all play a part in the history of this idiosyncratic Pacifica castle.

The graffiti-covered remnants of a former triangulation station are balanced precariously on this California peak.

This California town keeps a graveyard of its retired, decorated fire hydrants.

Location of the most powerful laser in the world, and the potential birthplace of tiny stars.

A comprehensive collection of Pez dispensers.

This old-world mansion with lush gardens is a gem in the heart of Silicon Valley.

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

Stand inside the dark interior of an historic redwood tree that once was used as a general's headquarters.

The world's first permanently occupied mountain-top observatory continues to report on the stars.

100 years of rolling bus history and Hollywood cameos.

A 19th-century California philanthropist is entombed beneath the telescope he funded.

Eight huge lanterns lining a city street can change color on command.

If you are looking for a used Russian battery, Chinese Ham Radio or other electronic oddities this Flea Market is a good place to start.

Noble beasts perhaps, but not the Emperor's dogs.

These subterranean storage areas hold emergency water reserves.

The final resting place of the Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.

This ramshackle ghost town is comprised of mining-era buildings collected from around the region.

Each winter this underground cave forms a dazzling ice palace.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

The southernmost outpost of the Russian Empire in colonial America.

Guns that have been defending San Francisco since 1904.

This mysterious and creepy location instills a strong sense of foreboding in all visitors.

Its dark depths conceal millions of rare, delicate crystal formations.

A temple devoted to inner esoteric mysteries located in a California commercial strip.