Under the shadow of its towering parent tree, a rare specimen of sequoia produces ghostly white leaves.

Part mural and part sculpture, this work of art sits in the middle of the Promenade, as if swimming in a river of asphalt towards the ocean.

A tribute to the artist and activist who created the rainbow pride flag.

These six walrus head statues harken back to a time when this area wasn't far from the oceanfront.

The first fresco Diego Rivera painted in the United States can be found in the former San Francisco Stock Exchange.

Faceless white figures loom over the city from the rooftop.

This residential door allows San Francisco muggles a glimpse at the wizarding world.

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling Financial District stands a unique homage to the Mayan and Beaux Arts.

San Franciscans leave gifts and messages for the magical beings that live behind the tiny, mysterious door installed on a tree in Golden Gate Park.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A Romanesque sanctuary of calm amid the bustle of downtown Los Angeles.

Swarms of butterflies cannot compare to the awe inspired by the publicly-funded nakedness once displayed in this sunken garden.

An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

The American rainmaker and a burst dam.