Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.

Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.

Odd outsider art installations surround a Gold Rush-era ghost town.

An abandoned Jazz Age dream home and con man's hideout in Death Valley.

The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.

"Only the devil could play golf here."

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

Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.

Oldest building in California still in use.

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

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

Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.

NASA's leading space science lab started by a co-founder with deep ties to the occult.

Hiding amid the largest camellia collection in the country lies a charming children's maze, donated by a secret admirer.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

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

Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

Iconic Los Angeles residence famous for its 19 statues of Michelangelo's David.

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

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.