A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.

The neighborhood of Eagle Rock is named after a gigantic boulder with a shadowy surprise.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

A humble garage, world-famous for being the epicenter of a technology revolution.

This conservation area is also home to many of the region's desert tortoises.

A few iconic structures are all that remain of America’s first outdoor shopping mall.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

Sit at the "Disney table,” where Walt and his team of "imagineers" once dined on the regular.

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.

A herd of 150 bison live on California's Santa Catalina Island and are at the heart of an ongoing debate between environmental protection and economic expansion.

A futuristic-looking beach house built for the owner of a snack food brand.

The Giant Lemon of Lemon Grove.

This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”

A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

Oldest building in California still in use.

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

A working model of the entire San Francisco Bay and much of the Sacramento River Delta, complete with regular tides that change every 14 minutes.

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.