The last family-owned, single-screen moviehouse in La La Land.

Large metal sculptures spread throughout an open landscape.

His discovery kicked off the Gold Rush. One of the hands on this commemorative statue points to the spot where he found the precious metal.

Far out of its comfort zone, this sequoia was planted as a symbol of the connection between Visalia and its neighboring national park.

An installation tells of the horrific 1964 tsunami that devastated Crescent City, California.

A Berkeley sidewalk etched with 128 cast-iron poems.

An improbable set of attractive limestone caverns forms the centerpiece of Providence Mountains State Recreation Area, in the heart of the Mojave Desert.

Traditional, pre-Hispanic food is served alongside classic favorites in this family-owned Mexican restaurant.

This mission, established in 1771, is the most remote of California’s Franciscan missions.

A museum dedicated to celebrating the humble wingnut.

This statue celebrating early Hollywood is largely forgotten, while its twin replica at Walt Disney World has become an icon.

One of the oldest adobe structures in Northern California.

An abandoned early 20th-century gold mine in a spectacular setting overlooking Bridgeport Valley and the Sierra Nevada.

One of the smallest parks in San Francisco honors the legacy of the "Mother of Civil Rights in California."

This massive redwood tree has a drive-thru tunnel carved out of its trunk.

A striking eight-story-high obelisk perched on a coastal California cliff.

This large chunk of dark rock is a relic from an ancient volcanic eruption.

One of the last surviving buildings of a once large and thriving Chinatown.

A quirky little oasis in the California desert where rescue animals abound.

This sculpture was made out of recycled guns that were turned in to the city.

When California condors were hovering on the brink of extinction, this recovery program was charged with helping the birds thrive again.

A striking geological formation in Southern California.

A blend of sporting history mixed with childhood nostalgia await visitors to this museum.

A dramatic coastline that’s home to a rare pine tree.