San Francisco, California
Beach Chalet WPA Murals
Depicting scenes of everyday life - and specific individuals - in Great Depression era San Francisco.
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San Francisco, California
Depicting scenes of everyday life - and specific individuals - in Great Depression era San Francisco.
San Francisco, California
There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.
Mount Hamilton, California
A 19th-century California philanthropist is entombed beneath the telescope he funded.
San Jose, California
Anyone can control this glittery light installation with just a phone call.
San Jose, California
At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.
Mountain View, California
A gathering of green robots at the Googleplex.
San Francisco, California
One of the oldest producers of hand-folded fortune cookies still uses its original secret recipe.
Los Angeles, California
Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.
Solvang, California
Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.
Solvang, California
In the "Danish Capital of America," a replica of one of Copenhagen's most iconic buildings.
Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
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.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
This little valley along Highway 1 is engulfed by thousands of lilies during the spring season.
Big Sur, California
Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.
Big Sur, California
This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.
Mono County, California
This naturally heated mountainous creek has created a group of neon blue pools of potentially deadly boiling water.
Mammoth Lakes, California
Towering basalt columns, a creation of fire and ice.
Lee Vining, California
Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.
Yosemite National Park, California
The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.
Cambria, California
A house built from trash known as the poor man's Hearst Castle.
Castroville, California
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."
Soquel, California
A Buddhist retreat built on more than 100 acres of California Redwood forest.
Klamath, California
Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.
Orick, California
Canyon walls shrouded in ferns.