Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

California's oldest wind harp represents a historic piece of America's Danish history.

An unreal vintage shop that wears its dadaist influence on its zombie fish.

Each year these high desert hills are absolutely covered with poppy flowers in a surreal show of nature.

One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

The sea once considered an ecological wasteland is now called "crown jewel of avian biodiversity" by scientists.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

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.

This historic tower in the California desert promises visitors a "vortex of good vibes".

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

"Looks so real, it's scary!"

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.

This midcentury LA bar was the birthplace of tiki culture.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

Malibu's first beach home features an astonishing trove of ceramic tiles.

An Old West film set seen in countless TV shows and movies is open for the public to explore.

A UFO scrapyard in the California desert.

The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.

This Chase branch is an homage to Old Hollywood.

This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

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