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

Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."

The stately birthplace of California's statehood.

This eagle-topped spire remembers the military commander who snatched up California for the United States.

An old whaling station now serves to give the public a look at the commercial whaling industry, no longer a part of Monterey's economy.

Fake rail crossings mark the site of an influential doctor's demise.

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

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

An abandoned boat that's been stranded mysteriously for decades.

The fossilized remains of ancient California redwoods.

California's own majestic geyser is powered by a subterranean volcano.

Perfect your fly fishing technique on their practice ponds.

The oldest lawn bowling club in the United States.

Chevron maintains one “Standard” brand station per state so it doesn’t lose the trademark.

A shining, cold, black organ lies in San Francisco's financial district.

Once the largest windmill outside of Holland, with enormous 114 foot sails.

Faceless white figures loom over the city from the rooftop.

The key to turning shifting dunes into the green oasis of Golden Gate Park.

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

Since 1973, this block has been home to the most concentrated collection of murals in San Francisco.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

San Francisco's urban bison herd has persisted in the face of extinction, development, and disease.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

Celebrating the transformation of trash into objects of beauty.