This stretch of beach along California's central coast is a busy highway for the largest seal in the northern hemisphere.

This beautiful ridge-top trail is dotted by tiny homes apparently built by a group of itinerant fairies.

A spur fit for a giant sits just off Highway 281 in Texas.

Established in 1925, Kiddie Park claims to be the oldest amusement park in the U.S. - a cozy little time warp nestled in a shady corner of the modern world.

A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.

These boots are made for selfies.

Over 100 million years ago, beach-bound dinosaurs left permanent marks on San Antonio's landscape.

Unusual house, in an unusual neighborhood, home to some very unusual peanuts.

This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.

One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.

An enormous pink granite batholith, long attributed with spiritual powers by the Tonkawa Indians.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.

This beautiful grotto is one of those places where you can't believe you're just outside Austin.

A recreated Stonehenge stands in a country field, complete with Easter Island moai heads standing as sentries.

Ruins of a once-opulent grand Victorian resort.

This museum showcases the history and contributions of the U.S. Army to the medical industry, both on the battlefield and off.

Modern technology and live displays tell the story of the Pacific during WWII for the Internet generation.

The summer home of the largest colony of bats in the world.

An amazing stag sculpture constructed entirely of discarded materials.

A collection of vintage liaison aircraft kept in flying condition and on display at an airfield in San Antonio.

A sculpture made of 10 Cadillacs as a monument to the "Golden Age" of the American automobile.

It's a pretty creepy lock-up.

A luxurious 1880s hotel with its fair share of Tiffany stained glass, Edison electricity, and of course, ghosts.

A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.