The world’s first stop-motion film was created on the racetrack outside this building.

Internationally-recognized arts center housed in a century-old former military barracks.

California's longest-running tourist attraction is a stump.

This cabin from the 1850s is one of the first structures built by Chinese immigrants in California.

The legendary statue-hating superintendent of Golden Gate Park is honored with... a statue.

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

These WWII-era murals were initially booed as a libelous portrayal of the American dream but have survived multiple attempts to have them destroyed.

Guarded by the Angel of Grief, the Stanford family tomb attracts an odd mix of halloween revelry and somber contemplation.

Concrete strongholds stand guard over the Golden Gate.

Hiding amid the largest camellia collection in the country lies a charming children's maze, donated by a secret admirer.

The neighborhood church casts a breast-shaped shadow that locals have come to call the “two o’clock titty.”

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

Every Sunday, this Thai temple in Berkeley serves a backyard brunch.

This ultra-modern California span is actually a titanic solar clock in disguise built by famed architect Santiago Calatrava.

These subterranean storage areas hold emergency water reserves.

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

George Lucas donated this park to honor the birthplace of his two biggest movie franchises.

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

A natural dome made of volcanic glass in Inyo National Forest.

This rock formation named for its unique shape is one of many that call the Alabama Hills home.

The southernmost outpost of the Russian Empire in colonial America.

A charming desert roadside bakery that produces 10 times more bread daily than it has residents in its town.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.