A whimsical folk art environment where you can lose yourself in the many colors of joy, beauty, and creativity.

In one Santa Monica parking lot a mushroom cloud made of chains heralds a message of peace.

The diverse and sometimes odd cultural heritage of the Golden State is collected, examined, and displayed in this proud museum.

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

Legendary prop shop filled with one man's collection of scientific curiosities.

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

A unique local art exhibit that has continued to grow since 1989.

This house is a mosaic of tiled artwork sourced from local artists.

One incredible room in the Santa Barbara Courthouse is covered in wall-to-wall canvas murals.

Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.

This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

This set of rickety spaceships are prepared to give alien travelers a place to relax and go to the bathroom.

One man's extraordinary topiary garden in a small South Carolina town.

A hobby born from insomnia has turned into a hangar full of objects that have been be-buttoned by the Button King.

The world's largest fire hydrant is supposedly tornado-proof.

Art museum based around the collections accumulated over 58 years by one eccentric thrift store owner.

This futuristic folk sculpture park sits along a peaceful stretch of rural North Carolina roadway.

Don't be surprised if you see a long-necked dinosaur peeking out from among the trees in Northgate Park.

A folk art mecca famous among outsider art fans.

The humble horn finally finds a place in the sun.

A psychological self-portrait in the form of a giant, segmented head.

These strange large stones served as a campsite and lookout post for generations of Native Americans.

Spend a day hanging out with domesticated Russian foxes.