Haunting and beautiful trees, doomed to die.

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

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

A remote crossroads honoring a fallen talent.

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high power conical Tesla Coil.

Dozens of lights dangle from the branches of what may be the brightest tree in Los Angeles.

A hospital closed seemingly in the middle of operations, leaving behind fodder for horror films and ghost hunters.

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

Arcadia is home to a haven for nature geeks and 80s TV lovers alike.

This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.

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

The Citrus Variety Collection at UC Riverside contains two trees of each of the 1,000+ varieties of citrus.

Mexican food and folk art.

This enormous World War II relic is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

These were the largest wind chimes in the world when artist Tom Van Sant created them for a California mall in 1967.

Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.

The oldest home in Huntington Beach, the farmhouse is a monument to the region's pioneer past.

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.

The hidden jewel of Disneyland: a members only playground for the Disney elite.

The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.

A museum dedicated to restoring vintage aircraft, located at a working airport.

Abandoned bridge hidden deep in the San Gabriel Mountains.

A living museum dedicated to the legendary woodworker and his soulful furniture.

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.