A storybook European village in Berkeley.

San Diego's most historic and haunted home.

The "Fun Spot of the Desert" is now a haunting ruin, and a reminder that putting a water park in a desert is a bad idea.

The site of murders and Satanic cult gatherings.

Standing in a state of "arrested decay," this ghost town allows for a detailed peek into Gold Rush life in an unusually harsh climate.

Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.

A "Titanic" superfan changed his name to Jack and set up this strange shrine to the blockbuster, complete with Korean food and Tarot readings.

A ghost town at the airport is now a refuge for blue butterflies.

A faux European lane smack dab in downtown L.A.

Trails through lava-carved tube-caves display sparkling bacteria and a rich history.

This Los Angeles animation studio is keeping the wonder of stop motion puppetry alive.

A meditative space out of a fantasy story.

Panorama exhibition hall in old silent theater with a beautiful backyard garden.

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

A strange house built only at night, with rumored mystic inspiration.

Towering basalt columns, a creation of fire and ice.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

A library of rare occult books in Los Angeles.

A pair of slides and a tree-lined stair corridor have been an urban oasis for nearly 40 years.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.

Home to secret Eastern Bloc spy equipment and the largest stretch of the original Berlin Wall outside of Germany.

A spiritual retreat in the heart of Los Angeles offers stunning gardens and a labyrinth to lose yourself in.