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

Burping, gurgling geothermal mud pots by the Salton Sea.

At this deceptively beautiful beach, nothing is what it seems.

Huge otherworldly domed rocks on the shore of a deadly lake.

The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.

Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.

At the western edge of Palm Springs, a rugged desert canyon trail leads to a waterfall at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains.

The decaying adobe remains of an old homestead are just off the beaten path in Joshua Tree National Park.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

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

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.

More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.

An ominous concrete cube cuts a dystopian silhouette atop this California mountain.

Subterranean house made out of a grain silo, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Here, visitors can swing with the waves of the Pacific Ocean.

A Buddhist retreat built on more than 100 acres of California Redwood forest.

A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.

A giant chess set, minus the psychedelic drug trip.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

Eight huge lanterns lining a city street can change color on command.

At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.

Anyone can control this glittery light installation with just a phone call.

Location of the most powerful laser in the world, and the potential birthplace of tiny stars.

The longest burning light bulb in the world.