Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling Financial District stands a unique homage to the Mayan and Beaux Arts.

In this century-old literary safehouse, print is alive and well.

Home to the "Circus" trees created by Axel Erlandson.

For almost 100 years, this site of peace and spirituality has existed on the California coast.

A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

A touching tribute to the "Queen of Soul."

The lobby of this hotel near the U.S.-Mexico border features a stained-glass mural that measures 42 feet long and 6 feet tall.

Depending on the region's rainfall, this church may be partially submerged.

Coins and medals straight from the mint await visitors to this shop in the nation's capital.

One of Hollywood’s favorite government buildings.

Contemporary art inspired by natural history and science drawing on ancient techniques in a modern world.

Inside this library, the history of Los Angeles is retold through a mural.

A popular oddity on display in a stately building, offering a symbolic commentary.

Mai Tais and Navy Grog served up in one of the original tiki bars.

Once thought to be the oldest living tree in the world, Methuselah was germinated before the Egyptian pyramids were built.

A deserted hodgepodge of experimental structures designed by nearby university students.

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

An increasingly eccentric apartment building, topped with winged beasties.

Largest gathering of hobos in the country has been meeting annually since 1900.

An old town theater converted into a celebration of the hobo legacy.

This peaceful garden is hidden on the grounds of a spiritual organization founded by a pioneer yogi.

This breathtaking monastery was established by Saint Benedict himself 1,500 years ago.

One of the largest carillons in the world, this giant instrument has 67 cast-iron bells played by a keyboard.