Named after a bandit and the star of several Hollywood prehistoric landscapes, these sandstone formations are a historical part of the Los Angeles natural landscape.

Abandoned anti-ballistic missile base.

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

The world's first permanently occupied mountain-top observatory continues to report on the stars.

The liveliest ghost town in the state.

Each year these high desert hills are absolutely covered with poppy flowers in a surreal show of nature.

This former stomping grounds of the most eminent astronomers of the early 20th century.

The tragedy of the Japanese internment camps is remembered here by a stark "Soul Consoling Tower."

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

The lowest point in North America is home to an undrinkable pool surrounded by fields of geometric salt flats.

This crumbling Death Valley mining complex was known for its use of giant, 20-mule team wagons.

Stroll the grounds built by murder, suicide, and dirty oil money at one of Hollywood's most filmed mansions.

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

A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.

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

The abandoned zoo enclosures offer a perfect place to experience the other side of the bars.

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.