A picturesque example of brute-force engineering conquering nature.

A hidden gem, named after a San Franciscan icon, offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

Haunting and beautiful trees, doomed to die.

A wealth of seafaring history displayed on the California coast.

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

A family agreed to sell their property to Disney on the condition that this tree, planted as a wedding gift, would not be removed.

The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.

This rural island is home to the ghost town of what used to be the world’s biggest salt mine.

The largest drain hole in the world.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

A remote crossroads honoring a fallen talent.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

A train tunnel that was made obsolete by the dam it helped create.

The world's first motel is now an administrative building for an apple farm.

A Mysterious Masonic tomb in San Luis Obispo.

The abandoned personal amusement park of the King of Pop.

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.

In the "Danish Capital of America," a replica of one of Copenhagen's most iconic buildings.

This unique bed and breakfast was first constructed during the 1800s by a Russian immigrant family.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

This lonesome Monterey cypress has survived centuries of wind, salt, and at least one attempt at arson.

The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.

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