It is locally loved and ridiculed for literally looking like poop.

Part mural and part sculpture, this work of art sits in the middle of the Promenade, as if swimming in a river of asphalt towards the ocean.

The Internet Age began with a transmission from this biker bar.

The best place in the park to test out your throwing arm.

The flow from this waterfall sometimes comes out of springs below its rim.

At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.

At the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, a small sign basically begs for a high-five.

Where a great scandal unfolded with a famous female revivalist at its center.

The only parking meter in the entire town, it is surrounded by 100 free spaces.

Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.

Built in 1906, this unique building was the first Hindu temple in the United States.

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

This contorting sculpture is the tallest in San Francisco.

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.

One man's prolific, decade-long quest to turn trash into artistic treasure.

Over a century old, this restored Victorian building is surrounded by a lush garden filled with rare palms.

Originally the home of chewing gum mogul William Wrigely Jr, it is now the official offices of the Tournament of Roses.

A stranded woman lived alone on this remote island for 18 years, inspiring the great children's novel "Island of the Blue Dolphins."

A plaque and memorabilia collection mark where A&W got its start.

A herd of 150 bison live on California's Santa Catalina Island and are at the heart of an ongoing debate between environmental protection and economic expansion.

One of the largest helium balloons in the U.S. is a 112-foot ginormous orange.

If you are looking for a used Russian battery, Chinese Ham Radio or other electronic oddities this Flea Market is a good place to start.

This tall and trim architectural oddity is one of the skinniest buildings in San Francisco.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.