Mexican food and folk art.

The remnants of a failed socialist commune can still be found just off a California highway.

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

Abandoned bridge hidden deep in the San Gabriel Mountains.

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

The Route 66 institution that inspired Taco Bell also served as an important headquarters for Mexican-American social movements.

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.

This strangely vacant Western amusement seems to be an empty tribute to residents of Lucerne Valley.

Costumed elves and mountain bikers co-exist peacefully at this abandoned Christmas-themed adventure park.

Where decommissioned airplanes and helicopters go to become part of Hollywood.

This temple, built by an eccentric religious leader before his death, sits guarded and in ruins.

Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.

About 80% of all U.S. avocados are descendants of Rudolph Hass's glorious tree.

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