Sacramento, California
Corti Brothers Grocery
The last of a gourmet supermarket chain, this store helped spark California's Food Revolution.
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Sacramento, California
The last of a gourmet supermarket chain, this store helped spark California's Food Revolution.
Berkeley, California
Handmade treasures from around the world.
Los Angeles, California
These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.
Los Angeles, California
An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.
West Hollywood, California
An Italian restaurant became a rock-and-roll hangout and the lair of the "Hollywood vampires."
Sacramento, California
Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.
Berkeley, California
A unique market that brings together various goods and cultures.
Berkeley, California
The century-old bell and clock tower at UC Berkeley is the third-tallest in the world, and has fossils.
Berkeley, California
A shape-shifting buy-sell-trade bookstore, born to Beatnik Era spirit.
San Francisco, California
Recovered from the brink of extinction, at home in the Financial District.
San Francisco, California
Inside this museum, the history of the Walt Disney Family empire is on full display.
San Francisco, California
The rustic cabin-like decor of this Arts and Crafts-style church reflects the love of nature central to its little-known theology.
San Luis Obispo, California
An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.
San Luis Obispo, California
A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."
Shandon, California
A remote crossroads honoring a fallen talent.
Morro Bay, California
A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.
San Luis Obispo, California
A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.
Solvang, California
Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.
Solvang, California
Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.
Santa Barbara, California
For over 20 years, Lil Toot has delighted guests with narrated boat rides between Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, becoming a beloved local legend and top-rated experience for visitors.
Santa Barbara, California
The beautiful behemoth is one of the largest trees of its kind in the United States.
Venice, Italy
In the past, Renaissance sex workers were encouraged to entice customers on this bridge.
San Marino, California
Bug-devouring flora are the stars of a special wing of the glass conservatory.
Vatican City
Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.