Abortion, prohibition, religion, war, and fear all play a part in the history of this idiosyncratic Pacifica castle.

The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.

A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.

A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.

A 1920s speakeasy that had rum runners racing up and down the shores of California.

This print shop boasts one of the largest pinball arcades in San Francisco.

The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

San Francisco’s century-old Christmas Tree.

The graffiti-covered remnants of a former triangulation station are balanced precariously on this California peak.

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

A garden oasis filled with flowers mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

The peaceful gravesite of a rugged wild west gunman echoes the touching story of his last days.

A vast city of the dead, where the deceased outnumber the living by more than a million.

Housed in a memorial lighthouse, this museum relays the history of surfing, beginning with the antics of royal Hawaiian teenagers.

This coastal rock formation resembles a churning cauldron at high tide.

You might recognize this historic Oregon mansion from its appearance in 'The Goonies.'

This 80.33 troy ounces of solid gold is believed to be the largest nugget from Oregon still in its original form.

Ride a mechanical corn dog at the alleged birthplace of America's favorite deep-fried wiener.

Home to the only outdoor municipal elevator in the United States.

The world's last remaining store of its kind.