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Davis, California

Same Sun

On the summer solstice each year, shadows align with a 14,000 square foot painting to reveal a secret message.
Added by hjchristo
Myers Flat, California

The Travel-Log

A vaudeville performer mounted this hollowed-out redwood log onto the chassis of a truck, and toured the country spreading a message of conservation.
thomasharper Added by thomasharper
Sutter Creek, California

Knight Foundry

Founded in 1873 to support the needs of the gold mines flourishing nearby, this is the last water-powered foundry in the United States.
Added by vintagemama
Santa Margarita, California

Painted Rock

The oldest pictographs on this decorated rock formation in California's Carrizo Plain date back as many as 4,000 years.
pavlovs dog Added by pavlovs dog
Vallejo, California

St. Peter's Chapel

The oldest Naval chapel in the United States is home to an incredible collection of Tiffany stained-glass windows.
Added by ric 5172bd80
Lemon Cove, California

John Muir Statue

This massive statue of John Muir on the side of a California highway was carved from a redwood tree.
Added by 3teensleiby
Graeagle, California

Frazier Falls

The viewpoint for this attractive, off-the-beaten-path waterfall is reached by a paved, wheelchair-accessible trail.
slgwv Added by slgwv
Newport Beach, California

Fashion Island Wind Chimes

These were the largest wind chimes in the world when artist Tom Van Sant created them for a California mall in 1967.
Added by haumart
Grass Valley, California

Lyman Gilmore Middle School

A middle school sports field that many believe was the true location of the first successful powered flight - and not by the Wright Brothers.
Rachel Added by Rachel
Big Trees, California

The Discovery Tree

California's longest-running tourist attraction is a stump.
Added by Jeremy D
San Diego, California

Memorial to the White Deer of Mission Hills

A secluded hilltop monument marks the final resting place of Lucy, Presidio Park's beloved white deer.
Sydney Rose Added by Sydney Rose
Three Rivers, California

Kaweah Post Office

This small shack near the entrance to Sequoia National Park has been in almost continuous operation for the last century.
Added by malibudep
Nice, California

Clarkes Collectibles & Lunchbox Museum

An ever-updating collection of retro Americana.
LoveLakeCounty Added by LoveLakeCounty
Susanville, California

Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail

This hiking/biking/horse trail along an old railroad grade features trestles, tunnels, and a roadless stretch through the scenic Susan River canyon.
slgwv Added by slgwv
Redwood City, California

Tafoni Sandstone Monolith

This unique formation appears as though an asteroid landed on the forest.
Added by edchrisam 969f47ef
San Luis Obispo, California

Motel Inn

The world's first motel is now an administrative building for an apple farm.
tjmuehleman Added by tjmuehleman
Los Angeles, California

‘Corporate Head’

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

Burney Falls

The flow from this waterfall sometimes comes out of springs below its rim.
slgwv Added by slgwv
Cotati, California

The Accordion Man

A tribute to one man's legacy of improving the accordion's reputation.
onoma Added by onoma
Walnut Grove, California

Locke Historic District

The only standing town in the United States that early Chinese Americans built for themselves.
Added by mariaedible
San Jose, California

The San Carlos Street Lantern Relay

Eight huge lanterns lining a city street can change color on command.
Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
Santa Barbara, California

'Wall of Frogs'

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

'Gods and Goddesses of Baseball'

A modern frieze of ancient Grecian mythological figures playing a national pastime.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
San Jose, California

Sonic Runway

At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.
Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank