The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

A temple devoted to inner esoteric mysteries located in a California commercial strip.

This abandoned boat was left in place thanks to its rotting beauty.

Early prototype for Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim.

The rusting remains of the largest assembled WWII fleet on the West Coast.

Smooth basaltic rocks tell a tale of ancient glacial waterfalls.

The largest dune field in the Mojave offers a chance of hearing the 'singing sands.'

An eccentric folk art landmark made out of discarded bottles by an inspired "grandma."

A walk down memory lane in the heart of one of San Francisco's most notorious neighborhoods.

Ancient human, animal, and geometric figures drawn in the earth.

Playable, historic pinball machines fill this Alameda museum.

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

A carousel trades in its classic horses and calliope for endangered species, native flora and fauna, and a modern soundtrack.

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

Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.

The location of the last stand of Charles Manson's doomsday cult.

This impressive tunnel was dug entirely by hand over the course of 36 years.

A storybook European village in Berkeley.

A "Titanic" superfan changed his name to Jack and set up this strange shrine to the blockbuster, complete with Korean food and Tarot readings.

A 300-ship graveyard, with a few still visible at low tide.

The remains of the first punk club in L.A.

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.

Visible below the waves are memorials to the city's Gold Rush dead.

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.