An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.

The 10-foot-wide Long Beach home was built on a dare.

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.

Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.

These were the largest wind chimes in the world when artist Tom Van Sant created them for a California mall in 1967.

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.

America's most famous piece of self-built architecture.

This bronze statue commemorates the strange and beloved mascot of UC Irvine—the only university to be represented by a giant anteater.

Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.

Oldest building in California still in use.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

The now-serene site of the largest earthquake ever recorded in North America.

An outsider art duo's yard has been turned into a whimsical public gallery.

A huge collection of rocks, gems, and crystals.

A bronze tribute to a legendary Californian, the self-proclaimed "Emperor of the United States."

This 15-story mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album.

The second building of its name to occupy this location might be the finest flatiron building in San Francisco.

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.

Outsider art or homage to aliens?

Vienna's giant wonder wheel had a starring role in one of the greatest noir movies of all time.

A spherical "micro-nation" in the heart of Vienna.

Along the edge of this fountain are 365 smaller fountains that represent the days of the year.