Santa Barbara, California
Whale House
This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.
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Santa Barbara, California
This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.
Santa Clarita, California
No matter what it might seem like on film, most scenes filmed on a plane are filmed at this LA studio.
Oakland, California
Julia Morgan's Moorish-Gothic labyrinth of fountains, trees, natural light and Oakland's notable dead.
San Francisco, California
Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling Financial District stands a unique homage to the Mayan and Beaux Arts.
Santa Barbara, California
Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.
Los Angeles, California
Every weekend, the parking lot of this Buddhist temple turns into a Thai street-food paradise.
Los Angeles, California
From pre-war whiskey cocktails to prohibition-era speakeasy secrecy, this bar has seen it all.
Berkeley, California
A storybook European village in Berkeley.
Los Angeles, California
A fashion designer's dazzling world of Japanese collectibles is hidden in a warehouse downtown.
Bodfish, California
One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.
Los Angeles, California
This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.
San Diego, California
Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.
Los Angeles, California
An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.
Los Angeles, California
This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.
Landers, California
Experience a quartz crystal sound bath inside a storied, all-wood sound-chamber.
Los Angeles, California
Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.
Bolinas, California
This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.
Los Angeles, California
Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.
Los Angeles, California
Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.
Los Angeles, California
Most famous work of one of Frank Lloyd Wright's sons.
Tulelake, California
Trails through lava-carved tube-caves display sparkling bacteria and a rich history.
Los Angeles, California
Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.
Los Angeles, California
Panorama exhibition hall in old silent theater with a beautiful backyard garden.
Los Angeles, California
Sister store to the Echo Park Time Travel Store.