The glowing blue Nymphaeum of Emperor Tiberius.

The "Fun Spot of the Desert" is now a haunting ruin, and a reminder that putting a water park in a desert is a bad idea.

Standing in a state of "arrested decay," this ghost town allows for a detailed peek into Gold Rush life in an unusually harsh climate.

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

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

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Santa Monica's oldest restaurant, decorated with set pieces from the Mutiny on the Bounty.

In a city filled with Frank Gehry buildings, one stands out as one of the architect's weirder works.

An increasingly eccentric apartment building, topped with winged beasties.

The largest collection of two headed animals in the world.

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

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

On a quiet suburban street stands a peculiarly decorated house covered in mosaics.

A free library to stumble across, one of many placed worldwide if you know where to look.

Most famous work of one of Frank Lloyd Wright's sons.

A cult following celebrates the legend that belies this curious podiatrists' office sign which has worked its way into song, literature, animation, and the visual arts.

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

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.