A "haunted" landmark on the coast of Southern California.

An ultra-modern vista that has been featured in so many films the house is a celebrity in its own right.

The largest Star Wars collection in the world is its own galaxy of collectibles.

America's oldest Italian restaurant is a San Francisco institution.

This mysterious and creepy location instills a strong sense of foreboding in all visitors.

Semi-recognized center of the world, with many oddities.

This rare tortoise skeleton has been hanging around the downtown Los Angeles museum for over a century.

Neoclassical Revival mansion and set of horror cult classic Phantasm.

360-degree virtual reality chamber physically immerses scientists into their data.

Amazing meticulous gardens of personal wood carvings, Hydrangea, Canna, and many other flowers.

Hidden in the Santa Ynez Mountains off Highway 154, this tiny restaurant once served as a stagecoach stop.

The dramatic upward-curving roof is one of the most iconic examples of Googie architecture that still stands today.

A Cold War site complete with rusty structures, hiking trails, and beautiful views.

A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.

Where there's quartz, there must be gold. Thus is the story of the mines of Julian, and the titillating times of the Gold Rush.

A private home built to resemble the shape of a microscopic creature.

Hopeless romantics will swoon over the sweet story behind this bright and colorful home.

The Hopi-style structure was built by the man who discovered Desert Hot Springs' famous mineral water.

Celebrating the transformation of trash into objects of beauty.

This desert oddity hides in plain sight thanks to a cartographic error and a desert explorer with a punny sense of humor.

The sun acts as a key that only fits this giant keyhole twice a year.

Bits and pieces from the ill-fated Donner Party's winter cabins.

Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.

This San Diego museum is dedicated to preserving women’s historic achievements.