Grass Valley, California
Del Oro Theatre
A fine mixture of the old and the new topped with an art deco neon spire.
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Grass Valley, California
A fine mixture of the old and the new topped with an art deco neon spire.
Livermore, California
The longest burning light bulb in the world.
San Luis Obispo, California
The world's first motel is now an administrative building for an apple farm.
Los Angeles, California
This grand memorial remembers the 20 members of the Los Angeles Times killed when the office was bombed.
Sacramento, California
Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.
San Jose, California
Three plaques mark the spot where the "forgotten father of broadcasting" worked.
San Jose, California
A statue commemorate Tommie Smith and John Carlos's brave protest at the 1968 Olympics, a watershed moment for civil rights.
Anaheim, California
The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.
Tallinn, Estonia
The Guardian of Tallinn.
Washington, D.C.
The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.
Solvang, California
Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.
Solvang, California
California's oldest wind harp represents a historic piece of America's Danish history.
Solvang, California
Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.
Modesto, California
Inside this library turned museum, the history of Modesto and Stanislaus County is on full display.
Los Angeles, California
The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.
Los Angeles, California
Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.
Los Angeles, California
The beautiful 1920 Pantages Theatre remains hidden just underneath the LA Downtown Jewelry Exchange.
Los Angeles, California
This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.
San Jose, California
This restaurant's marvelous musical machines include a self-playing violin.
San Jose, California
The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.
San Jose, California
An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.
Los Angeles, California
This Chase branch is an homage to Old Hollywood.
Los Angeles, California
This Hollywood dive houses a mural painted by the artists who animated its namesake film.
Monterey, California
Fake rail crossings mark the site of an influential doctor's demise.