A plaque and memorabilia collection mark where A&W got its start.

The mall's looks were inspired by the cowboy extras who used to meet up—and cause real trouble—at this Hollywood hub.

Home of what was the largest hydraulic mine in the world, producing gold and the first diamonds in the U.S.

A shockingly detailed small scale recreation of the temples of Abu Simbel.

Approximately 250,000 people left homeless by the great earthquake and fires found shelter in Golden Gate Park.

This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.

A non-native grove of 241 redwoods in Southern California.

This conservation area is also home to many of the region's desert tortoises.

Location of the most powerful laser in the world, and the potential birthplace of tiny stars.

Chewing gum tycoon's memorial lies perched over wife's botanical gardens on Santa Catalina Island.

An abandoned 1930s gas station turned bustling neighborhood park.

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.

Wheels of chrome by the thousands adorn this California Historical Landmark.

This historic graveyard was partially paved over to create a streetcar line.

A unique piece of graffiti offers a little slice of local history and mystery.

A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.

A gift from Abbot Kinney and a little bit of piece of Black history in Venice Beach.

A hardware store Buddha statue installed to deter vandalism wound up attracting Vietnamese immigrants who came to pray.

This simple highway curve has become a comedic pilgrimage site.

One of the first skyscrapers in Santa Monica, and a famous getaway for the Hollywood elite of then and now.

Odd stone and concrete monuments in the "Poet of the Sierras" eclectic folly garden.

An inconspicuous suburban street corner is the site of San Diego's worst air disaster.

The original place where water met land in the City by the Bay is outlined in brass.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.