This historic graveyard was partially paved over to create a streetcar line.

Since 1973, this block has been home to the most concentrated collection of murals in San Francisco.

This collector's home is a constant work in progress.

The most unique castle in all of Southern California, entirely constructed from repurposed materials.

This print shop boasts one of the largest pinball arcades in San Francisco.

The liveliest ghost town in the state.

Sunset-colored dunes of volcanic ash make taking a poor photo impossible.

An increasingly eccentric apartment building, topped with winged beasties.

Mexican food and folk art.

Ingenious bakery opens up the first Cupcake ATM at their flagship location in Beverly Hills.

Every weekend, the parking lot of this Buddhist temple turns into a Thai street-food paradise.

This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.

The highest dunes in California are the most likely place in the area to hear the Singing Sands.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.

A bigger-than-life pun that has become a beacon of altruism.

An eclectic trailer park retreat in the middle of the California desert.

Commonly referred to as the most photographed Victorian home in the United States.

Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.

Julia Morgan's Moorish-Gothic labyrinth of fountains, trees, natural light and Oakland's notable dead.

The quiet canyon has a tumultuous history involving a doomsday cult.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

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

San Francisco Bay's ghost town.