Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

The world's largest piece of copyrighted artwork.

This small shop walked so America could run on Dunkin'.

From economic backbone of a community to deadly diving hole, these former stone quarries are now a park for rock climbers and graffiti artists.

The ruins of one of the first railroads in the U.S. lie hidden within a neighborhood cul-de-sac.

The sun acts as a key that only fits this giant keyhole twice a year.

One of California's oldest continually used high schools has an interesting history, both on and off screen.

A Looff creation in Santa Monica best described as “a California-Byzantine-Moorish-style fantasy.”

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

This well-traveled chess park offers scenic views of the pacific and a colorful, eclectic clientele.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

An offbeat angle on the ocean viewed through an antiquated lens.

One of the first skyscrapers in Santa Monica, and a famous getaway for the Hollywood elite of then and now.

Giant origami crease patterns engraved in Santa Monica intersections may even be visible from space.

Perhaps the most unique of any Frank Gehry design for one simple reason: Gehry himself actually lives here.

On a quiet suburban street stands a peculiarly decorated house covered in mosaics.

A free library to stumble across, one of many placed worldwide if you know where to look.