Moss Landing, California
Elkhorn Slough
More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.
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Moss Landing, California
More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.
Borrego Springs, California
A remote desert lookout offers unparalleled views of the California badlands for those who brave the trek.
San Francisco, California
Created in 1972, the famous sculptor's intricately detailed monument to San Francisco is overflowing with city landmarks.
Big Sur, California
Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.
Menlo Park, California
Hidden among the multi-million dollar mansions in the Santa Cruz hills is a sanctuary for troubled birds.
Lone Pine, California
This rock formation named for its unique shape is one of many that call the Alabama Hills home.
Berkeley, California
A shape-shifting buy-sell-trade bookstore, born to Beatnik Era spirit.
Tecopa, California
This sculpture garden in Death Valley makes you feel like you've slipped into some alternate reality.
Pismo Beach, California
Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.
Santa Barbara, California
Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.
Volcano, California
Its dark depths conceal millions of rare, delicate crystal formations.
Blythe, California
Ancient human, animal, and geometric figures drawn in the earth.
Calistoga, California
California's own majestic geyser is powered by a subterranean volcano.
San Diego, California
A couple turned their front yard into an artistic masterpiece.
Cabazon, California
The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.
Mono County, California
This naturally heated mountainous creek has created a group of neon blue pools of potentially deadly boiling water.
Landers, California
Experience a quartz crystal sound bath inside a storied, all-wood sound-chamber.
Los Angeles, California
This ultra-modern home clings to the slope of the Hollywood Hills on a precarious stilt.
Joshua Tree, California
Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.
Bolinas, California
This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.
Palm Springs, California
An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.
Big Sur, California
This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.
Los Angeles, California
This weird abode has inspired everything from the "House on Haunted Hill" to a robot hunter's pad.
Monticello, Minnesota
Thousands of majestic trumpeter swans fill this park, sounding distinctly like a certain brass instrument.