The most popular attraction in Southern California was once a flock of ornery bipedal birds that pulled carts.

This magnificent mausoleum is as much a work of art as it is a historic resting place.

A rare surviving example of a pre-WWII Japanese garden, restored after years of neglect.

Contemporary art inspired by natural history and science drawing on ancient techniques in a modern world.

This midcentury LA bar was the birthplace of tiki culture.

While exploring the desert, you can stop by the home of a fictional heretic from a parallel universe.

This California estate was either haunted by ghosts or the Marx brothers.

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.

Bug-devouring flora are the stars of a special wing of the glass conservatory.

A world-class observatory in the California desert.

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

A small, peaceful sculpture garden with a grim memorial to a disaster that took place a few blocks away.

The small family-run business has kept alive the fading art of creating beautiful handmade book covers.

Blink and you may miss this rustic pioneer cemetery.

Located on 420 acres in the high desert, this spiritual center is dedicated to the "science of the future."

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

Nestled in Coachella Valley, this museum transports guests from the Mesozoic Era, to the land of Egyptian kings.

A meditative space out of a fantasy story.

On a barren hillside in the Yucca Valley, the recently restored Desert Christ Park has attracted pilgrims and kitsch hunters for over 50 years.

This mysterious and creepy location instills a strong sense of foreboding in all visitors.

An unexpected and peaceful oasis on a hillside.

The Hopi-style structure was built by the man who discovered Desert Hot Springs' famous mineral water.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.