California's own majestic geyser is powered by a subterranean volcano.

The sister plane of the C-123 shot down during the Iran-Contra Affair has found a new purpose in retirement.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

It is locally loved and ridiculed for literally looking like poop.

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

For roadside fast food, pull over at the giant orange.

The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.

What began as an illegal art installation has become a symbol for unity, ocean awareness, and coastline preservation.

A couple turned their front yard into an artistic masterpiece.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

Storybook cottage in Beverly Hills was once the site of 1920s silent film studio, affectionately known as "The Witch's House."

This concrete ship has had four careers - World War I tanker, floating amusement park, fishing pier, and artificial reef.

This odd California folly seems like it was almost designed to accumulate urban legends.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.

The fossilized remains of ancient California redwoods.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

A statue commemorate Tommie Smith and John Carlos's brave protest at the 1968 Olympics, a watershed moment for civil rights.

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.