An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

A mosaic map made of over 100,000 tiles depicts the geological features and sea creatures that live along this San Diego beachside community.

This historic Chinese church was relocated and revived as a museum that preserves and celebrates Chinese art, history, and culture.

An inconspicuous suburban street corner is the site of San Diego's worst air disaster.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

San Diego's most historic and haunted home.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

Perched high atop telephone poles is an uncanny outdoor art gallery that greets passersby on their commute.

A wild west scene starring life-sized wooden statues hides in the trees behind Pierce College.

This vintage car parts store is also a museum devoted to a squat little gem of automotive history.

Though the original building has been demolished, these massive bronze doors were saved.

A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.

A cake-themed art installation tucked away in historic Chinatown.

The house where Good Will Hunting was written is a surreal fairytale abode.

A carousel trades in its classic horses and calliope for endangered species, native flora and fauna, and a modern soundtrack.

This collector's home is a constant work in progress.

This forgotten Frank Lloyd Wright house is an architectural marvel at the end of a sleepy residential street.

In a city filled with Frank Gehry buildings, one stands out as one of the architect's weirder works.

Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

A super-sized promotional trick that is now a D.C. landmark.

A lovely aquatic park built by a one-armed Civil War veteran who made a fortune from lotuses.

A wondrous old library overlooking the nation's capital.

A historic neighborhood church is reborn as a psychedelic arts collective.