Statues in California

One of two Southern California statues celebrating “The Duke,” this one towers over a Beverly Hills sidewalk.

This sculpture was made out of recycled guns that were turned in to the city.

This wooden statue commemorates a man who spent nearly 40 years waving hello to the people of Laguna Beach.

A tribute to the disposable cups that were once manufactured here, this 68-foot-tall statue would be difficult to throw away.

Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.

A statue based on a tragic Japanese nursery rhyme, commemorating San Diego's sisterhood with Yokohama.

This statue celebrating early Hollywood is largely forgotten, while its twin replica at Walt Disney World has become an icon.

A gathering of green robots at the Googleplex.

A hidden courtyard houses early 20th-century plaster masterpieces.

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

A giant fiberglass Muffler Man found new life as a rodeo guardian.

These two K-9 memorials commemorate the sister cities of Edinburgh and San Diego.

A statue of one of Mexico's founding fathers, located... not in Mexico

This bronze statue commemorates the strange and beloved mascot of UC Irvine—the only university to be represented by a giant anteater.

This sculpture presents commentary on a life in pursuit of profits.

His discovery kicked off the Gold Rush. One of the hands on this commemorative statue points to the spot where he found the precious metal.