Chevron maintains one “Standard” brand station per state so it doesn’t lose the trademark.

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling Financial District stands a unique homage to the Mayan and Beaux Arts.

Created in 1972, the famous sculptor's intricately detailed monument to San Francisco is overflowing with city landmarks.

Early prototype for Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim.

Only hotel where you can legally launder money.

The historic building's ornate stained glass fixture has survived the devastating 1906 earthquake, ensuing fires, and multiple redevelopment attempts.

A former hardware store near Yerba Buena is the official home of California's history.

San Francisco's oldest surviving monument and meeting place for 1906 survivors.

A pair of mutilated bronze octopuses slump at the base of the monument honoring California's admission to the U.S.

This giant head is all that remains of a once proud statue that survived an earthquake but not a fall off of a wagon.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

Perhaps the most unique of any Frank Gehry design for one simple reason: Gehry himself actually lives here.

On a quiet suburban street stands a peculiarly decorated house covered in mosaics.

This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.

Megachurch turned Catholic church comprised of 10,000 glass panes.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

A California city claims to be the home of a fast-food classic.

A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.

Since 1985, this Victorian home has operated as a museum filled top to bottom with American-made glassware.

A living museum dedicated to the legendary woodworker and his soulful furniture.

This public Skyspace created by artist James Turrell for his alma mater puts on a show every day at sunrise and sunset.

It's been called “Detroit’s largest art object.”

It's an incredibly beautiful city public space, with spacious rooms to study and admire the artwork.