The century-old bell and clock tower at UC Berkeley is the third-tallest in the world, and has fossils.

60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.

Prone to disastrous fires, the city of San Francisco has the Guardian, a fireboat gifted by residents, to watch over them from the bay.

A black and white mural stands out from its psychedelic surroundings.

These WWII-era murals were initially booed as a libelous portrayal of the American dream but have survived multiple attempts to have them destroyed.

Depicting scenes of everyday life - and specific individuals - in Great Depression era San Francisco.

A shining, cold, black organ lies in San Francisco's financial district.

Only hotel where you can legally launder money.

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

With statues of Nelson Mandela and Harvey Milk this monument has been called the Mount Rushmore of California.

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

Once the largest windmill outside of Holland, with enormous 114 foot sails.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

An enormous artwork that colorfully celebrates over 150 years of US military achievements.

Noble beasts perhaps, but not the Emperor's dogs.

27-room home built with the fortune of a sugar magnate.

A massive ultra-modern church presents a science-fiction view of Catholicism's inclusive future.

An elaborate gift from Claus Spreckels is now a piece of San Francisco history.

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

Faceless white figures loom over the city from the rooftop.

A celebration of once forgotten materials.

An enormous illuminated figure dances on the Las Vegas strip.

The key to turning shifting dunes into the green oasis of Golden Gate Park.

A pier that used to act as a busy ferry dock is now a decaying favorite of local fisherman and urban artists.