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

The ruins of the castle that chemicals built.

This little valley along Highway 1 is engulfed by thousands of lilies during the spring season.

The abandoned personal amusement park of the King of Pop.

Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.

A Mysterious Masonic tomb in San Luis Obispo.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

A house built from trash known as the poor man's Hearst Castle.

Cambria's most unique B&B features creative surroundings and fantastic food.

A deserted hodgepodge of experimental structures designed by nearby university students.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

Machinery left over from California's once thriving mercury industry now attracts artists and explorers.