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Jackson, California

Kennedy Gold Mine

Visit a remnant California's Gold Rush, which locals claim is haunted by spirits from the past.
Added by recycledpetsnorcal
Palm Springs, California

Sonny Bono Statue

A bust of the entertainer and politician sits in an alcove at the Palm Springs Airport.
dumbBunny Added by dumbBunny
Port Hueneme, California

Point Mugu Missile Park

An outdoor display of military missiles developed at Point Mugu Naval Base.
Added by rstratton024
Monterey, California

Into The Deep/En lo Profundo Exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium

Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.
Added by heshsf
Burbank, California

'The Cameraman'

This statue celebrating early Hollywood is largely forgotten, while its twin replica at Walt Disney World has become an icon.
jbartlett2000 Added by jbartlett2000
Los Angeles, California

Campo de Cahuenga Memorial Park

Overshadowed by the theme park opposite it, this small museum explores a major moment in American history.
jbartlett2000 Added by jbartlett2000
Joshua Tree, California

The Station Joshua Tree

Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.
Added by Im in JT
Morro Bay, California

Morro Bay Maritime Museum

A wealth of seafaring history displayed on the California coast.
Added by Ethan Gomez
Ventura, California

S.S. Relief

Kayak out to a floating restroom.
zachtemple Added by zachtemple
Sunol, California

Bosco the Dog Mayor

The black lab that was voted mayor of a California town is forever remembered by a life-size statue.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Fremont, California

Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum

This quaint archive of the silent era preserves and pays homage to a seminal moment in film history.
Added by meredithea
San Francisco, California

Phelan Building

The second building of its name to occupy this location might be the finest flatiron building in San Francisco.
Added by Marcin Wichary
San Francisco, California

Golden Gate Park Vintage Carousel

This turn of the century masterpiece has a mysterious goaty interloper.
Tre Added by Tre
San Rafael, California

Marin County Civic Center

Frank Lloyd Wright died a year before construction on his largest public project even began.
Added by jeanneagnes
San Rafael, California

420 Louis Pasteur Statue

Of all the origin stories for weed's secret code, this one likely has the goods.
leiris Added by leiris
San Anselmo, California

Imagination Park

George Lucas donated this park to honor the birthplace of his two biggest movie franchises.
Added by BCico
San Quentin, California

San Quentin Prison Gift Shop

This infamous prison has a store where you can buy goods crafted by incarcerated people.
Rachel Added by Rachel
Olema, California

1906 Earthquake Fence

'Cause the fence start shaking, the earth was quaking.
littlebrumble Added by littlebrumble
Inverness, California

Point Reyes Boat

This abandoned boat was left in place thanks to its rotting beauty.
cattbertt Added by cattbertt
Livermore, California

Centennial Bulb

The longest burning light bulb in the world.
mrobscurity Added by mrobscurity
Anaheim, California

Walt Disney’s Lamp

Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Oakland, California

Phap Duyen Tu: The Buddha Shrine of Oakland

A hardware store Buddha statue installed to deter vandalism wound up attracting Vietnamese immigrants who came to pray.
leiris Added by leiris
Oakland, California

Cathedral Building

The Flatiron Building's storied West Coast cousin is a lot more into religion.
Added by LaserGirl
Oakland, California

Children's Fairyland

This Oakland fairytale kingdom, fiercely devoted to childlike whimsy, was an early inspiration for Disneyland.
Rebecca Burgan Added by Rebecca Burgan