San Jose, California
Monopoly in the Park
The largest permanent Monopoly board makes one of the longest games even bigger.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
San Jose, California
The largest permanent Monopoly board makes one of the longest games even bigger.
Benicia, California
The rusting remains of the largest assembled WWII fleet on the West Coast.
Monterey, California
The last remaining houses of a bygone world immortalized by John Steinbeck in his novel “Cannery Row.”
Monterey, California
Behold the uncanny sight of the Golden Arches—rendered in black.
Skagway, Alaska
A tiny wilderness cemetery commemorates the deadliest episode of the Klondike Gold Rush.
Santa Monica, California
A Looff creation in Santa Monica best described as “a California-Byzantine-Moorish-style fantasy.”
Gilroy, California
At 216 feet in length, this ornamental allium string is a feat to behold.
San Francisco, California
An elaborate gift from Claus Spreckels is now a piece of San Francisco history.
San Francisco, California
San Francisco's first World's Fair, dedicated to the wonders of California.
San Luis Obispo, California
A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."
San Jose, California
A lonely monument to the original Silicon Valley tech campus.
Pismo Beach, California
Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.
San Jose, California
A plaque outside the San Jose airport commemorates the insect's arrival to the West Coast.
Los Gatos, California
A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.
Santa Monica, California
A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.
Santa Monica, California
A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.
Solvang, California
In the "Danish Capital of America," a replica of one of Copenhagen's most iconic buildings.
Solvang, California
Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.
Solvang, California
California's oldest wind harp represents a historic piece of America's Danish history.
San Jose, California
The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.
Monterey, California
Steinbeck's old stomping grounds, immortalized in Cannery Row.
Monterey, California
This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.
Santa Cruz, California
A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.
Sacramento, California
A tiny survivor of the Donner Party disaster.