An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.

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

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.

While you're unlikely to find riches here these days, this remote mine is a time capsule of the Gold Rush era.

Some 10,000 works of ancient rock art cover these volcanic basalt outcrops near the Gila River.

The fading, forgotten remains of a once bright and booming factory.

Temporary Burning Man sculpture made of two 18-wheelers.

This institution collects the history of burlesque dancing with a titillating collection of ephemera and pasties.

This park is home to California's first oil boomtown, with structures that have stood for more than a century.

Dozens of feral felines rule a segment of Hollywood's only graveyard.

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

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

A collection of haunted objects and macabre oddities under one roof.

This graveyard is the eternal home of the residents of a vanished California town.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

This former lieutenant governor's home is brimming with curiosities.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

A magnificent, reportedly haunted mansion built for a composer by Spiritualists.

Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.

Don't blink or you'll miss it.

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

Tucked away behind an unassuming set of shops is a must-see series of stunning murals.

Get three sheets to the wind at this desert winery with a nautical theme.