This tea house was a hand-built gift from Boulder's sister city in Tajikstan.

A grove of "candelabra redwoods" deep in California's Lost Coast.

Hidden among the multi-million dollar mansions in the Santa Cruz hills is a sanctuary for troubled birds.

An archive of nearly every day of Buckminster Fuller's life.

Floating man-made island and upscale restaurant.

A working model of the entire San Francisco Bay and much of the Sacramento River Delta, complete with regular tides that change every 14 minutes.

Discover for yourself what Herb Caen referred to as "the best kept secret in the Bay Area."

One man's love of natural beauty led to the creation of this hidden granite monument.

The haunting ruins of Jack London's dream house.

340 bicycles, 65 feet high.

A Tibetan Temple and Buddhist organization just off the beaten path in Northern California.

These mysterious ancient stone spheres were created by a civilization lost to time and are now mostly lawn ornaments.

A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.

A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.

An artist's vision for connectivity spans seven continents and 16 countries.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

Located on 420 acres in the high desert, this spiritual center is dedicated to the "science of the future."

On a barren hillside in the Yucca Valley, the recently restored Desert Christ Park has attracted pilgrims and kitsch hunters for over 50 years.

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.

The only thing stranger than stumbling onto these philosophical musings is the story of the homesteader who created them.