Pasadena, California
Scottish Rite Cathedral
A Community Cornerstone.
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Pasadena, California
A Community Cornerstone.
Tehachapi, California
Thousands of turbines whir at the origin of North American wind power.
Irvine, California
This bronze statue commemorates the strange and beloved mascot of UC Irvine—the only university to be represented by a giant anteater.
Sacramento, California
Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.
Los Angeles, California
This iconic neon jester is a local landmark that you might recognize from his cameos in film and television.
Sacramento, California
Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.
Santa Fe Springs, California
Working mining and drilling equipment demonstrate 150 years of energy history.
Pasadena, California
Sports history, made in the Arroyo Seco.
West Hollywood, California
This L.A. fixture has been serving hot dogs out of a giant hot dog since 1946.
Monterey, California
Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.
Anaheim, California
The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.
Pasadena, California
"The Star Factory" cranked out Hollywood stars like nobody's business.
San Francisco, California
A century and a half of research in the sciences and natural history, still going strong.
Hume, California
The second-largest giant sequoia in the world.
Chino, California
A museum dedicated to restoring vintage aircraft, located at a working airport.
Pasadena, California
One of Hollywood’s favorite government buildings.
San Luis Obispo, California
A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."
San Rafael, California
Frank Lloyd Wright died a year before construction on his largest public project even began.
San Diego, California
A hidden courtyard houses early 20th-century plaster masterpieces.
Los Angeles, California
A miniature train theme park, free to the public, laying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains.
El Cajon, California
Educational foundation that teaches the powers of fourth dimensional physical properties.
Palo Alto, California
Guarded by the Angel of Grief, the Stanford family tomb attracts an odd mix of halloween revelry and somber contemplation.
La Cañada Flintridge, California
Hiding amid the largest camellia collection in the country lies a charming children's maze, donated by a secret admirer.
Sausalito, California
Concrete strongholds stand guard over the Golden Gate.