Places toniamonkey Wants to Go

An ode to the friendship between four Pacific Rim countries.

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

Victoriana on Orange Grove Avenue.

The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.

This simple highway curve has become a comedic pilgrimage site.

At this deceptively beautiful beach, nothing is what it seems.

The sole surviving relic of the San Francisco neighborhood cobbled together from old horsecars and streetcars.

A basement full of treasures lies beneath this inn that has worn many hats throughout its 140+ years.

Humboldt's human-powered sculptures race across land and sea for days on end in a wacky quest for dominance.

This graffiti-covered bridge is the quintessential vision of a place for disillusioned youth to escape the complexities of burgeoning adulthood.

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

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

A poignant memorial to a young boy whose death spurred a dramatic increase in organ donations in Italy—dubbed the "Nicholas Effect."

These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."

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

A giant desert bird that once swung music fans at Coachella now has a home in a nearby traffic circle.

A stranded woman lived alone on this remote island for 18 years, inspiring the great children's novel "Island of the Blue Dolphins."

The second building of its name to occupy this location might be the finest flatiron building in San Francisco.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

The beloved dining spot stands at the cross-section of Hollywood and the Old West.

This ultra-modern California span is actually a titanic solar clock in disguise built by famed architect Santiago Calatrava.

Housed in a memorial lighthouse, this museum relays the history of surfing, beginning with the antics of royal Hawaiian teenagers.

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