A roadside music shop featuring a confounding series of folk art installations.

The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.

The world’s largest concentrated solar plant generates as many problems as megawatts.

A replica of the first public theater built in California.

Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.

A sparse, solitary sequoia still stands as a living tribute to the famous conservationist who planted it—but it's dying.

Thousands of turbines whir at at the origin of North American wind power.

Sports history, made in the Arroyo Seco.

Where a railroad loops under or over itself to rise or drop more than 70 feet in a short distance.

The century-old bell and clock tower at UC Berkeley is the third-tallest in the world, and has fossils.

The exterior of this home was used for the hit television show, The Brady Bunch.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.

This stately structure has been abandoned for half a century.

This mountaintop beacon is only lit three times a year but shines like some kind of all-seeing eye.

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

The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.

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

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.

An Old West film set seen in countless TV shows and movies is open for the public to explore.

These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."