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Bolinas, California

Alamere Falls

This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.
Added by RCH
Trona, California

Trona Pinnacles

One of the most unusual geological features, recognizable from a dozen hit movies.
Added by BrianDunning
San Simeon, California

Hearst Castle

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.
Added by jedijoel
Calistoga, California

Castello di Amorosa

California's own medieval Italian castle, authentic down to the 300-year-old iron maiden in the dungeon.
Dustin Stonecipher Added by Dustin Stonecipher
Three Rivers, California

Glowing Millipedes of Sequoia National Park

These millipedes glow not out of attraction, but as a not-too-subtle warning.
Jeff Wagg Added by Jeff Wagg
San Francisco, California

Book Club of California

In this century-old literary safehouse, print is alive and well.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Carlsbad, California

The Flower Fields

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.
Allison Added by Allison
Amboy, California

Amboy Ghost Town

The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.
Added by ajackson
Tulelake, California

Lava Beds National Monument

Trails through lava-carved tube-caves display sparkling bacteria and a rich history.
Sponsored by Visit California
Trevor Added by Trevor
Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Wayfarers Chapel

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.
anhie Added by anhie
Lancaster, California

Civic Musical Road

Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.
anhie Added by anhie
Sequoia National Park, California

General Sherman

Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).
Added by KG
Lee Vining, California

Mono Lake

Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.
anhie Added by anhie
San Francisco, California

Garden of Fragrance

Olfactory delights in San Francisco's Botanical Gardens.
San Luis Obispo, California

Madonna Inn

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.
Sponsored by Visit California
tralfamadore Added by tralfamadore
Mammoth Lakes, California

Devils Postpile National Monument

Towering basalt columns, a creation of fire and ice.
Tre Added by Tre
San Francisco, California

Yoda Fountain

There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.
Added by mcovert7
Yosemite National Park, California

Horsetail Fall's Firefall

Under the right circumstances, this waterfall in Yosemite briefly turns a luminescent fiery orange.
Sponsored by Visit California
Dylan Added by Dylan
Los Angeles, California

Bronson Cave

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.
Rachel Added by Rachel
Los Angeles, California

Old Zoo Picnic Area

The abandoned zoo enclosures offer a perfect place to experience the other side of the bars.
Added by Lisa E
San Francisco, California

Seward Street Slides

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
San Francisco, California

Secret Tiled Staircase

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.
rebeccaclara Added by rebeccaclara
San Jose, California

The Winchester Mystery House

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.
Added by mbison
Alma, Arkansas

Popeye Statue

Bronze statue marks the spinach capital of the world.
nbj914 Added by nbj914