The Southern California pop sounds of surf and sand were born right here.

Dive bar built out of the remains of a whaling ship.

This pebble beach is so beautiful that taking its rocks is against the law.

A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.

A beautiful and abandoned New York subway station from 1904, complete with chandelier.

A classic carnival ride that was carved to be untouchable.

This small piece of Michigan is entirely surrounded by Ohio.

Step into Monet's world at this fine-dining restaurant in the middle of a New Jersey sculpture park.

This 25-foot-tall gorilla made his way from the Wildwood boardwalk to a Pine Barrens gas station and deli.

This fancifully decorated Victorian home in New York’s Hudson Valley is the only known fully domed octagonal residence in the United States.

Experience the glam side of air travel without leaving the ground at this speakeasy.

Someone really, really wanted to save this fast-food icon from demolition.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

An ode to the friendship between four Pacific Rim countries.

A huge old mansion full of thousands of toys, each there to be used and played with.

From Tintin to the Smurfs, Europe's greatest graphic icons are celebrated in a grand Art Noveau gallery.

This private island is still in the family after a 400-year history including a witch hunt and a pirate.

Local myth claims this is a Sears catalogue home with its windows installed upside-down.

Measuring approximately 200 feet long, Swampy is the world's largest alligator-shaped building.

This 140-year-old beacon off the Florida Keys marks the wreck of a Navy ship that once roamed the Caribbean hunting pirates.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

A statue commemorating a beloved stray dog who was adopted by the entire neighborhood where he lived.

At least according to the Guinness World Records.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.