At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.

California's largest steel arch bridge.

A unique local art exhibit that has continued to grow since 1989.

This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”

Inspiration struck on this seat outside the Griffith Park merry-go-round.

The lead horse on a Disneyland merry-go-round that is older than the park itself.

A relic of the region's once booming timber industry.

This massive redwood tree has stood in Northern California for nearly 2,000 years.

This short-lived tea and silk farm is believed to be the first permanent Japanese settlement in North America.

Make sweet music as you walk through this interactive sonic sculpture.

A historic train ride from California to Mexico.

A hidden gem, named after a San Franciscan icon, offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

After the nearby mercury mine shut down, this town was abandoned and declared a Superfund site.

A well-preserved sheepherding camp now lies in the heart of the Granite Chief Wilderness, in the high Sierra Nevada.

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

A mine in the Sierra Nevada that produced nothing but barren quartz.

Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.

At the western edge of Palm Springs, a rugged desert canyon trail leads to a waterfall at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains.

Visit a remnant California's Gold Rush, which locals claim is haunted by spirits from the past.

A little-known, but surprisingly large waterfall on the Little Truckee River in the northern Sierra Nevada.

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.

An outdoor display of military missiles developed at Point Mugu Naval Base.

The historic building's ornate stained glass fixture has survived the devastating 1906 earthquake, ensuing fires, and multiple redevelopment attempts.

The only remaining hotel on the 1860s Henness Pass route over the Sierra Nevada is being restored.