Hillsborough, California
The Flintstone House
A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.
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Hillsborough, California
A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.
Borrego Springs, California
Along a California highway is a kind of Jurassic Park made of metal.
Santa Barbara, California
This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.
Yosemite National Park, California
The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.
San Diego, California
Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.
Palomar Mountain, California
A world-class observatory in the California desert.
Glen Ellen, California
The haunting ruins of Jack London's dream house.
Escondido, California
This dark, quiet forest on the outskirts of San Diego is dense with rumor and lore.
Mecca, California
World's largest collection devoted to one fruit.
South San Francisco, California
A large instrument played by the wind.
Garden Grove, California
Megachurch turned Catholic church comprised of 10,000 glass panes.
Piercy, California
An optical illusion found amid a logged redwood forest.
Felton, California
This quirky roadside attraction dives into the many theories surrounding North America's most infamous hairy cryptid.
San Francisco, California
Not merely a museum – but a whirring powerhouse that offers a subterranean peek into the heart and soul of cable car operations.
Los Angeles, California
This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.
San Bernardino County, California
A volcanic tunnel illuminated by natural skylights offers a shaded respite from the desert sun.
San Bernardino, California
A former utopian healing center created by a huckster and built by derelicts.
Joshua Tree, California
Located on 420 acres in the high desert, this spiritual center is dedicated to the "science of the future."
Topanga, California
An unreal vintage shop that wears its dadaist influence on its zombie fish.
Oro Grande, California
Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.
Oakland, California
Julia Morgan's Moorish-Gothic labyrinth of fountains, trees, natural light and Oakland's notable dead.
Bodfish, California
One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.
San Diego, California
Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.
San Simeon, California
The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.