Monterey, California
Jellyfish Exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
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Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
Santa Barbara, California
The ruins of the castle that chemicals built.
Santa Barbara, California
Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.
Cabazon, California
The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.
Lee Vining, California
Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.
Yosemite National Park, California
The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.
Yosemite National Park, California
A glimpse into the lives of the the Miwok and Paiute people in Yosemite National Park.
Reno, Nevada
This Nevada lake holds its titular natural pyramid and, if the legends are true, a number of dangerous spirits.
Reno, Nevada
The arch that celebrated the completion of the Lincoln and Victory highways.
South Lake Tahoe, California
One woman's Viking Castle on Lake Tahoe.
Soap Lake, Washington
People come from across the globe to swim in this lake believed to have healing properties.
Norfolk, Virginia
A cement mixer-turned-kaleidoscope in downtown Norfolk offers different views of the city.
Atlantic City, New Jersey
The third-tallest lighthouse in the United States stands as a reminder of Atlantic City's early days.
Cape Charles, Virginia
Nine of the very few concrete ships ever made in the U.S. are beautifully decaying off a Virginia pier.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
The eerie ruins of a remote abandoned hamlet said to be founded by the survivors of a shipwreck.
Palm Springs, California
Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.
Bombay Beach, California
Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.
San Simeon, California
This stretch of beach along California's central coast is a busy highway for the largest seal in the northern hemisphere.
Big Sur, California
This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.
Big Sur, California
Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.
Monterey, California
Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.
Moss Landing, California
More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.
Aptos, California
This concrete ship has had four careers - World War I tanker, floating amusement park, fishing pier, and artificial reef.
Santa Cruz, California
A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.