Dive bar built out of the remains of a whaling ship.

“It's the quality” (but probably also the drive-through donut tunnel) that has attracted diners since 1968.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

This Pringle-shaped ledge makes for the perfect photo op.

The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.

A master of deception, Harry Houdini's greatest trick may have been living in two places at once.

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.

From sax to spuds, get 'em all at this landmark music establishment.

Tenacious mummies survived dental problems, eternal entombment, and more than their fair share of devastating fires.

A little barn in the middle of the city preserving Hollywood treasures since 1985.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

An eclectic trailer park retreat in the middle of the California desert.

L.A.'s oldest operating bowling alley is a beautifully restored homage to its speakeasy days.

This quirky roadside attraction dives into the many theories surrounding North America's most infamous hairy cryptid.

These millipedes glow not out of attraction, but as a not-too-subtle warning.

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.

This grand mansion has starred in everything from Bones to Buffy.

Trails through lava-carved tube-caves display sparkling bacteria and a rich history.

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.

A ghost town at the airport is now a refuge for blue butterflies.

Carved by a waterfall in a hard-to-reach rock formation, this heart-shaped rock has inspired romantics for decades.