Sorry, but not all McDonalds arches are golden.The McDonalds logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable.A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler or a fast food aficionado know exactly what to expect since the menu is fairly identical at nearly every McDonalds. Its predictable and, for the most part, dependable.But while the menu might be the same at every McDonalds, theirarches can actually be different colors.McDonald's signGetty Imagesloading...Why Some McDonalds Have Arches That Arent YellowIf youve never seen a McDonalds with arches that are a color besides yellow, youre not alone.Non-golden arches are fairly rare. There are only seven McDonalds restaurants in the world that use a color other than yellow on their signs.The reason behind the different colors of arches varies by location. In Sedona, Arizona, for example, there is a McDonalds with turquoise arches. The color scheme was an attempt by the city and the restaurants owner to match surrounding buildings in this picturesque part of Arizona.READ MORE: What It Means If You See A McDonalds With Turquoise Arches Instead Of YellowThen theres McDonald's restaurants like the ones in New Hyde Park, New York and Freeport, Maine that are housed in colonial-style buildings with no golden arches in sight. The 18th-century mansion McDonalds in New Hyde Park even has a grand staircase.Where Is The McDonalds With Black Arches?The location alone sets the McDonald's along Del Monte Avenue in Monterey, California apart from most locations. The restaurant is situated within a few steps from the beach and Monterey Bay.Unless you're looking for it, you might not even notice the building is a McDonald's. It doesn't really look like any fast food restaurant from the outside thanks to it's black, light brown and white color scheme.Exterior of McDonald's in Monterey CaliforniaGoogle Street Viewloading...Not only are parts of the buildings exterior black, but so are the famous McDonalds arches.The Monterey Herald reported the black arches were part of a compromise with the city, which isnt keen on having yellow on it's buildings. Considering the beautiful landscape in this part of California, the city is likely right on this one.Oddly enough, which the building doesnt have golden arches, they can still be found on a sign in the restaurants parking lot.McDonald's sign with gold arches in Monterey, CaliforniaGoogle Street Viewloading...While it may be the only one with black arches, theMonterey location is far from the only unique McDonalds in California.A McDonalds in Downey, California is believed to the be worlds oldest still in operation after first opening in 1953, just five years after the company was founded. The outside of the restaurant has a retro vibe including a sign featuring a character named Chef Speedee that welcomes guests.Look Inside The World's Oldest McDonald's in Downey, California The world's oldest McDonald's in Downey, California originally opened 1953, nearly five years after the company was founded. The location is like walking into a time capsule. Retro characters, a walk-up counter and a museum make this one of the most unique dining experiences for McDonald's lovers. Here is a look at what the Downey, California McDonald's looks like today.Gallery Credit: Rob CarrollGet our free mobile appREAD MORE: The Craziest Fast Food Menu Items EverThe Best 90s Happy Meal ToysThe 90s were the Golden Age of Golden Arches giveaways and here are 20 examples of great Happy Meal toys that prove it.