An enormous artwork that colorfully celebrates over 150 years of US military achievements.

The oldest lighthouse on America's west coast no longer needs keepers, yet they maintain the site anyhow.

A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.

The former Naval shipyard is open for exploring - mostly.

A miniature view of the park, caught in time.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.

The long, arduous journey of the stones of the Abbey of New Clairvaux.

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

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

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

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

Remains of a Greek freighter trapped off of Rocky Point in 1961.

California's oldest wind harp represents a historic piece of America's Danish history.

The oldest continuously operating church in California.

Four hundred granite steps were built into this massive rock by the National Park Service.

The exterior of this home was used for the hit television show, The Brady Bunch.

Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

An extraordinary final resting place full of oversized art, amazing statues, and dead celebrities.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

One of few lasting examples of the brief octagon craze that developed into folly.

An "anarchical" no man's land, complete with garbage sculptures and a hobo-run "Landfillian Library."