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Newport Beach, California

The Frozen Banana Stands of Balboa Island

Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.
Added by alebrun
Chico, California

World's Largest Working Wooden Yo-Yo

Hidden inside a gift shop that doubles as a museum, this gargantuan yo-yo can only be operated by crane.
Added by Schweg
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
San Francisco, California

'Gods and Goddesses of Baseball'

A modern frieze of ancient Grecian mythological figures playing a national pastime.
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Encinitas, California

1883 Schoolhouse

The oldest structure in a beachside California city was built to serve eight students.
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Santa Barbara, California

'Wall of Frogs'

A unique local art exhibit that has continued to grow since 1989.
Joseph Kerski Added by Joseph Kerski
Burney, California

Burney Falls

The flow from this waterfall sometimes comes out of springs below its rim.
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Anaheim, California

Petrified Tree

The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Pasadena, California

Jackie and Mack Robinson Memorial

Two groundbreaking brothers from Pasadena.
Added by Mordy
Topanga, California

Great Wall of Topanga

You don't want to get caught in this trap--or do you?
Elise Added by Elise
San Jose, California

Communications Hill Grand Staircase

This 252 step staircase offers stunning views of San Jose.
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Los Angeles, California

Bob Hope Grave and Memorial Garden

The final resting place of one of Hollywood’s most prolific and talented actors is on the grounds of a California Mission.
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Grass Valley, California

Home of Lola Montez

The modest home of the very immodest dancer who cost a king his crown.
Shannon Ohaire Added by Shannon Ohaire
El Mirage, California

Aviation Warehouse

Where decommissioned airplanes and helicopters go to become part of Hollywood.
declansalcido Added by declansalcido
Sebastopol, California

Patrick Amiot's Sonoma County Yard Art

Monumental sculptures of Patrick Amiot, constructed from debris, detritus, and determination.
pilastr Added by pilastr
Los Angeles, California

‘Corporate Head’

This sculpture presents commentary on a life in pursuit of profits.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Palo Alto, California

Nikola Tesla Statue

This small monument to the great inventor contains a time capsule and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
davidpablocohn Added by davidpablocohn
Beverly Hills, California

Beverly Hills Bermuda Triangle

One of the richest places in the United States has a cursed street.
HarryValentine Added by HarryValentine
Davis, California

Eggheads

Seven ceramic sculptures are scattered around this California college campus.
Added by jammunn
Hawthorne, California

The Beach Boys Childhood Home

The Southern California pop sounds of surf and sand were born right here.
Added by harveyana
Oakland, California

It's All Good Bakery

This bakery sits on the site of the Black Panther Party's first headquarters.
Added by kwinb
Sacramento, California

Johnny Cash Mural

This 15-story mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album.
Added by Mike Portanova
Escondido, California

Heartbreak Hotel House

Sojourn to the past at this residence teeming with 1950s memorabilia.
Added by Zerobot
Berkeley, California

Free Speech Monument

This subtle Berkeley paving stone actually marks off a lawless tube of air that extends into space.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser