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These natural hot springs form four-tiered soaking pools with temperatures ranging from 85 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit.

The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.

A walk-in working camera obscura produces 360-degree live images of the San Francisco coast.

A former utopian healing center created by a huckster and built by derelicts.

A tiny theater hidden in an alley plays a constant stream of short silent films for anyone willing to peer through the peephole.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

Sports history, made in the Arroyo Seco.

"The Star Factory" cranked out Hollywood stars like nobody's business.

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

Originally the home of chewing gum mogul William Wrigely Jr, it is now the official offices of the Tournament of Roses.

NASA's leading space science lab started by a co-founder with deep ties to the occult.

The set location for a 1987 cult classic draws international film buffs to the middle of the Mojave Desert.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

An offbeat angle on the ocean viewed through an antiquated lens.

Contemporary art inspired by natural history and science drawing on ancient techniques in a modern world.

A tribute to the life and work of the beloved "Peanuts" cartoonist.

This little valley along Highway 1 is engulfed by thousands of lilies during the spring season.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

This Pringle-shaped ledge makes for the perfect photo op.

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

The largest drain hole in the world.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

San Diego's most historic and haunted home.

A historic hotel that made a cameo in Hitchcock's classic film has no intention of letting guests forget its fame.