Woven tree art gives this towering Australian woodland a touch of mystical whimsy.

A castle hand-built by a Spanish dreamer in the Australian tropical jungle.

An Australian lake whose pink hue defies scientific explanation.

These millipedes glow not out of attraction, but as a not-too-subtle warning.

San Francisco's oldest surviving monument and meeting place for 1906 survivors.

A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.

A hidden subterranean installation offers a view of the sky.

A still functioning vaudeville carousel that has operated for over a century boasts a colorful menagerie and past.

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

Stroll the grounds built by murder, suicide, and dirty oil money at one of Hollywood's most filmed mansions.

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

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

This shop and studio is dedicated to the art of the book, from letterpress to bookbinding.

Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.

The abandoned personal amusement park of the King of Pop.

San Francisco Bay's ghost town.

A shrine to a skeleton saint in the city of angels.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

This traditional garden in the San Fernando Valley doubled for Star Fleet Academy, and is irrigated entirely by wastewater.

This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

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

The L.A. Zoo has a secret garden of rare bootleg cycads, a palm specimen dating back 280 million years.

One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.