This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

A small sculpture garden that provides a microcosmic representation of California.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

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

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

The neighborhood of Eagle Rock is named after a gigantic boulder with a shadowy surprise.

L.A.'s oldest operating bowling alley is a beautifully restored homage to its speakeasy days.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

A historic fort commemorating the United States' naval history.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

A shockingly detailed small scale recreation of the temples of Abu Simbel.

Like a kitschy mirage in the Mojave, this eatery serves up classic 50s-style diner meals and a dinosaur sculpture garden.

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

A collection of anti-communist sculptures stands watch in the Mojave 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 giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

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

A new kind of theme park for adults off the Las Vegas Strip.

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

The lighthouse central to the 1980s horror classic "The Fog" is, in fact, located in one of the foggiest areas of the Pacific Coast.

This abandoned boat was left in place thanks to its rotting beauty.