This beautiful natural train tunnel is said to grant the wishes of visiting lovebirds.

The ruins of the castle that chemicals built.

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

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

The site of murders and Satanic cult gatherings.

This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

A faux European lane smack dab in downtown L.A.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.

Where there's quartz, there must be gold. Thus is the story of the mines of Julian, and the titillating times of the Gold Rush.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.