A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

A few iconic structures are all that remain of America’s first outdoor shopping mall.

A nursery specializing in strange and beautiful succulents and cacti.

The creator of the carousel's bingo-pinball hybrid survives in California's oldest gaming establishment.

The mall's looks were inspired by the cowboy extras who used to meet up—and cause real trouble—at this Hollywood hub.

The quirky salon doubles as a retro museum run by the world's leading "hairstorian."

A Looff creation in Santa Monica best described as “a California-Byzantine-Moorish-style fantasy.”

A high-octane shrine to the greatest Texans who ever lived.

At the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, a small sign basically begs for a high-five.

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

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

A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.

The U.S. Navy's last diesel-electric submarine rests half-submerged in the middle of Portland.

A remote crossroads honoring a fallen talent.

Most famous work of one of Frank Lloyd Wright's sons.

One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.

NASA's leading space science lab started by a co-founder with deep ties to the occult.

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.

Oldest building in California still in use.

This grand mansion has starred in everything from Bones to Buffy.

One of the ghostly stops along Route 66.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.