This lonesome Monterey cypress has survived centuries of wind, salt, and at least one attempt at arson.

A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.

All you ever needed or wanted to know about America's favorite whiskey, but not a drop to drink.

While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.

Enjoy an overnight at an old haunted B&B site of the Borden family murders.

A showcase of engineering might that was also symbolic of westward expansion.

Unicorns, elephants, and bears, oh my!

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

This unique formation appears as though an asteroid landed on the forest.

A 1920s speakeasy that had rum runners racing up and down the shores of California.

A monumental statue of RCA's mascot now sits atop a historical society roof after a life of moving around.

This small-town pizzeria won the Hollywood lottery.

Barely visible foundations remain where Stow Lake’s “observatory” once welcomed visitors.

An elaborate gift from Claus Spreckels is now a piece of San Francisco history.

Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

Over 315,000 preserved amphibians and reptiles in jars.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

The graffiti-covered remnants of a former triangulation station are balanced precariously on this California peak.

The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.

This old-world mansion with lush gardens is a gem in the heart of Silicon Valley.

This controversial depiction of the "Founder of California" looks as though it was sculpted from mashed potatoes.

A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.

A comprehensive collection of Pez dispensers.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.