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Santa Clara, California

Shrine of Our Lady of Peace

One of the largest Marian shrines on the West Coast stands rather unexpectedly in Silicon Valley.
James Ricci Added by James Ricci
Milpitas, California

Great Mall of Milpitas

This giant shopping mall still holds signs of its automotive past.
Added by Martin
Tehachapi, California

Tehachapi Wind Farm

Thousands of turbines whir at the origin of North American wind power.
Allison Added by Allison
Joshua Tree, California

Desert View Conservation Area

This conservation area is also home to many of the region's desert tortoises.
maceventura Added by maceventura
South San Francisco, California

Emperor Norton Plaque

A bronze tribute to a legendary Californian, the self-proclaimed "Emperor of the United States."
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
San Diego, California

Louie Mattar’s Fabulous Car

One man's quest for the ultimate road trip vehicle.
e1savage Added by e1savage
Sausalito, California

Marin Headlands

Concrete strongholds stand guard over the Golden Gate.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Los Gatos, California

The Cats

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.
ChristinaRoo Added by ChristinaRoo
Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Housed in a memorial lighthouse, this museum relays the history of surfing, beginning with the antics of royal Hawaiian teenagers.
Added by Cosmic Joke
Olema, California

1906 Earthquake Fence

'Cause the fence start shaking, the earth was quaking.
littlebrumble Added by littlebrumble
San Diego, California

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.
Added by sharris
Hemet, California

Hemet Maze Stone

This mysterious petroglyph evokes the ancient swastika symbol but was later vandalized with the more troublesome Nazi one.
Added by Kim W
Redwood City, California

Pulgas Water Temple

A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.
Added by tyrsalvia
Los Gatos, California

Mt. Umunhum Cube

An ominous concrete cube cuts a dystopian silhouette atop this California mountain.
Added by akornblatt
Sunol-Midtown, California

Sunol Water Temple

A Roman-inspired temple once controlled half of San Francisco's waters.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Fremont, California

Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum

This quaint archive of the silent era preserves and pays homage to a seminal moment in film history.
Added by meredithea
Tustin, California

Tustin Blimp Hangar #2

This enormous World War II relic is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.
Added by snoozbug
Los Angeles, California

almighty Opp

A monthly street "service" of handmade puppets and live original puppets, whose devotees profess has the power to change lives.
Added by melissaarcaro1
San Francisco, California

Corporate Goddess Sculptures

Faceless white figures loom over the city from the rooftop.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Mountain View, California

Hangar One

One of the largest free-standing structures ever built, this dirigible hangar is now simply a giant skeleton.
Added by MetaAshley
Pacifica, California

Linda Mar Taco Bell

The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.
Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
Baker, California

Alien Fresh Jerky

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.
WastelandNomad Added by WastelandNomad
Calipatria, California

Obsidian Butte on the Salton Sea

Huge otherworldly domed rocks on the shore of a deadly lake.
Added by zackofalltrades
Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Point Vicente Lighthouse

A "haunted" landmark on the coast of Southern California.
Added by Bswanson