An optical illusion found amid a logged redwood forest.

Wheels of chrome by the thousands adorn this California Historical Landmark.

The lighthouse central to the 1980s horror classic "The Fog" is, in fact, located in one of the foggiest areas of the Pacific Coast.

The southernmost outpost of the Russian Empire in colonial America.

This abandoned boat was left in place thanks to its rotting beauty.

Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.

If you dial the number in this abandoned office window "Sam Spade’s" secretary will ask you to leave a message.

A man-made island in scenic San Francisco Bay.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

A working model of the entire San Francisco Bay and much of the Sacramento River Delta, complete with regular tides that change every 14 minutes.

A pier that used to act as a busy ferry dock is now a decaying favorite of local fisherman and urban artists.

One of the last remaining Carpenter Gothic churches is situated on a wildflower conservatory overlooking the bay.

Frank Lloyd Wright died a year before construction on his largest public project even began.

The former Naval shipyard is open for exploring - mostly.

Once America’s most beautiful army base, this abandoned military fort on the coast of Monterey Bay has been left to the elements.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

Eat a tasty meal in the house where John Steinbeck was born.

Some of the tallest ancient American ruins continue to inspire awe and curiosity.

These free-roaming horses were once destined to disappear from the land.

See massive fossils that are over 200 million years old in northeastern Arizona.

The site of Billy the Kid’s most famous escape and the end to the Lincoln County War.

Twice a year, visitors can tour the desolate site that birthed the Atomic Age.

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.

The winter home of thousands of beautiful snow geese and sandhill cranes.