Built by the Tagami brothers in 1917 this was one of the most popular beach resorts of its time especially among Japanese-Americans. It's demise has a sad, long, and sordid history to it and perhaps the ruins are a reminder of how unfairly immigrants were treated at that time. Only a few fragments of the once-magnificent seaside vacationing spot remain slowly eroding under the destructive force of the Pacific Ocean.

There’s enough tragedy and controversy wrapped up in the ongoing saga of Sunken City for a movie script plus a sequel. This stretch of beach contains the ruins of ritzy homes and streets that fell from a lofty height during a massive landslide in 1929. Over the years, the so-called “Sunken City” gained a cult following when urban artists covered the ruins with graffiti.

Before the World's Largest Surfboard was hoisted high outside the International Surfing Museum, it was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records. It actually broke two records - it was the largest surfboard in the world at about 42 feet long, 11 feet wide, and 1.5 feet thick. It also broke the record for the surfboard with the most riders on it at one time - 66 people managed to keep their balance for 12 seconds.

Officially titled "Ultimate Challenge" and known by locals as "Nude Dude," the Naked Surfer Statue was originally sculpted by Edmond Shumpert in 1976. If curious, and we know you are, yes - he still has his front bits. Although it looks like the water was quite cold that day.

With a horde of more than 50 fiberglass pirates this abode is the perfect party place for these raiders of the high seas. An otherwise picturesque house in the middle of affluent Newport Beach is thronged by sailing ne'er-do-wells. Moreover, it's free to see - which is quite a treat in this part of SoCal. It's still a private residence even if it is being accosted by drunken sailors so be mindful of visiting during reasonable hours.

It's almost exactly like that ancient site in the UK except it doesn't have giant grey stone monoliths, throngs of tourists, or an aura of mysticism. Okay...so it's not really much like Stonehenge. But the circle of white rabbits purposefully posed in an occult-like formation is either cute or disturbing depending on your point of view. Best time of day to visit is when the sun starts to set and the bunny shadows lengthen with the waning daylight.

Fit for Rapunzel, this tower juts up from a rocky shoreline in Laguna Beach. It is part of the house which is directly above and serves as a path down to the beach. Since California beaches are all public property, you can walk up to the concrete structure. Unfortunately, it is privately owned, so entry is forbidden.

This arch makes a natural picture frame for the beach. Surrounding the tunnel are tide pools, cliffs, sand, and the Pacific Ocean. The water is known for being safer and cleaner than surrounding areas too. Treasure Island Beach is located just off Hwy 1.

Taking the same steps as you would take to the secret pool reveals a mysterious cave on the south end of the staircase. Make sure you go at low tide for complete safety and so that you can walk all the way through to a cove on the other side. On the north side of the staircase a rocky tunnel leads you to a gorgeous beach. Either way, you can't go wrong.

To get to the Dana Point Sea Caves, park in one of the lots near the Ocean Institute. Then walk past the Ocean Institute towards Dana Cove Park. You'll see a large, green, grated walkway with stairs. Take those stairs and follow the coast to the right for the next .6 miles before you reach the cave. You'll be entering from the back door so be on the lookout for a 3.5-foot wide by 8-foot tall opening. Take this opening to enter the larger cave.