California has some brilliant sights to behold. Have you ever had breakfast on Lake Tahoe, soothed by nature's serenity while having a nice coffee? Perhaps you've seen the stars from Griffith Observatory. Or maybe you've sought meaning at Joshua Tree before adventuring in Yosemite National Park. Regardless of which splendors you've witnessed, it's easy to agree that California is home to some of the most beautiful locations in the United States.

But... Would you feel the same way if you had intergalactic travel at your fingertips? 

Mr. Spock has seen it all aboard the USS Enterprise. His crew's pursuit of that which no man has seen before has brought the half-human, half-Vulcan to some of the farthest reaches of the galaxies. And while being an officer aboard a Federation flagship has taken Spock to some truly majestic locales, his favorite breathtaking sight was a little more humble than you might expect.

Now, come with us here, because this particular bit of lore doesn't show up in the show. Or its sequels. Or even the movie franchise it spawned. Instead, we'll turn the pages of a comic book, specifically 2015’s Star Trek #55, which, as an officially released Trek story, is indeed considered canonically accurate. 

In this story, written by Mike Johnson and drawn by Tony Shasteen, Spock reflects on his legacy, returning to Earth one last time before seeking a new home with other survivors of Vulcan's destruction. In this particular comic book issue, Spock remarks that the Golden Gate Bridge is his favorite structure in the galaxy. 

Fans of the franchise are doubtlessly aware of the bridge's significance in Star Trek, with its appearance in the film series and integration into the Starfleet Academy logo. Of all the dazzling sights in all the corners of the universe, he chose this one. While Spock remarks on Golden Gate's Vulcan-like structure, the bridge surely appeals to his half-human side, filling the stoic Spock with the same wonder it would you and me.