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

A rare view of a preserved Victorian science museum.

The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.

Its interior is adorned with some of the best examples of early Christian mosaics.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.

The underground sanctuary of a mysterious ancient cult.

The "Jade Museum" is full of thousands of intricately carved works of art made from various precious stones.

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

Not truly a ship nor a building, the Navy's first and last "landship" is now abandoned due to clerical issues.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

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

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.

San Diego's most historic and haunted home.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

Every weekend, people gather here for a brief chance to see their loved ones on the other side of the United States–Mexico border.

The first public library in the Americas has more than 45,000 books dating back to the 15th century.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

A Borgesian work of art that may blur the line between fiction and reality a little too convincingly.

An architecturally-focused antique shop.