San Francisco, California
Secret Tiled Staircase
An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.
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San Francisco, California
An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.
San Francisco, California
A pair of slides and a tree-lined stair corridor have been an urban oasis for nearly 40 years.
Pacifica, California
Abortion, prohibition, religion, war, and fear all play a part in the history of this idiosyncratic Pacifica castle.
San Francisco, California
A rococo retro-futurist future-rustic vernacular between yesterday’s tomorrow and the future that never was.
Nevada City, California
A watering hole where the options for seating include a bar, patio, or subterranean cave.
Santa Rosa, California
Hand-powered race of alternative forms of transportation.
Sebastopol, California
Nursery with extensive collection of flesh-eating plants operated by the author of "The Savage Garden."
Petaluma, California
The largest Star Wars collection in the world is its own galaxy of collectibles.
Pacific Grove, California
Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."
Marshall, California
Built by the inventor of the radio, this abandoned hotel has housed early radio employees, military men, and a dangerous cult.
San Jose, California
The largest permanent Monopoly board makes one of the longest games even bigger.
San Francisco, California
There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.
San Francisco, California
Get lost in this haunting fairytale art walk through a man-made eucalyptus grove.
San Francisco, California
This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.
San Francisco, California
A historic hotel that made a cameo in Hitchcock's classic film has no intention of letting guests forget its fame.
San Francisco, California
A nondescript building that's been functioning as a speakeasy for nearly a century and a half.
San Francisco, California
This shop specializes in oddities and Victorian-inspired wonders.
San Francisco, California
Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.
Berkeley, California
A private home built to resemble the shape of a microscopic creature.
Berkeley, California
A playground built by the kids that is a child's wonderland, and a helicopter parent's nightmare.
Berkeley, California
A celebration of once forgotten materials.
Berkeley, California
Travelers exchange letters with woodland creatures at this mini post office.
El Cerrito, California
9,000 square feet of vintage and modern mechanical toys, dioramas & sideshow curiosities.
Point Arena, California
The mysterious round rocks of Schooner Gulch.