San Jose, California
The Center of Santa Clara Valley
A mysterious monument covered in a binary code marks the heart of tech.
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San Jose, California
A mysterious monument covered in a binary code marks the heart of tech.
San Diego, California
An ode to the friendship between four Pacific Rim countries.
San Diego, California
A statue based on a tragic Japanese nursery rhyme, commemorating San Diego's sisterhood with Yokohama.
Baywood-Los Osos, California
Home to a forest of whimsical pygmy Coast live oak.
San Diego, California
Not truly a ship nor a building, the Navy's first and last "landship" is now abandoned due to clerical issues.
Pismo Beach, California
Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.
Rio Vista, California
Over 300 taxidermied animals in a Californian restaurant make for a taxidermist's dream and an animal lover's nightmare.
San Luis Obispo, California
An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.
San Diego, California
A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."
San Diego, California
This historic Chinese church was relocated and revived as a museum that preserves and celebrates Chinese art, history, and culture.
San Diego, California
The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.
San Diego, California
The oldest standing structure in downtown San Diego.
San Diego, California
These two K-9 memorials commemorate the sister cities of Edinburgh and San Diego.
Oroville, California
The oldest orange tree in California spawned a generation of citrus farmers.
San Diego, California
A magnificent, reportedly haunted mansion built for a composer by Spiritualists.
Goleta, California
This little gem of Spanish Colonial architecture has been abandoned since the 1950s.
Goleta, California
A popular winter vacation destination for migrating monarch butterflies.
San Diego, California
One man's quest for the ultimate road trip vehicle.
San Diego, California
The freeway that never was.
San Diego, California
The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.
San Diego, California
Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.
San Diego, California
This historic graveyard was partially paved over to create a streetcar line.
San Diego, California
Admire a Lilliputian replica of the fast food outlet.
Lemon Grove, California
The Giant Lemon of Lemon Grove.