A small, peaceful sculpture garden with a grim memorial to a disaster that took place a few blocks away.

Famous and forgotten figures lie beneath the faded headstones and decaying planks of wood.

This former stomping grounds of the most eminent astronomers of the early 20th century.

A nursery specializing in strange and beautiful succulents and cacti.

A military vehicle collection, showcasing how war transportation advanced from horse drawn artillery to self propelled cannons.

A regular looking rock with an unbelievable history.

Gorgeous purple flowers drape from the world's largest blossoming plant.

Arcadia is home to a haven for nature geeks and 80s TV lovers alike.

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

Located on 420 acres in the high desert, this spiritual center is dedicated to the "science of the future."

Oldest building in California still in use.

A surreal, Gaudi-inspired play space near an Anaheim community center.

Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

The hidden jewel of Disneyland: a members only playground for the Disney elite.

Megachurch turned Catholic church comprised of 10,000 glass panes.

About 80% of all U.S. avocados are descendants of Rudolph Hass's glorious tree.

Fans of the spicy bright-red sauce can tour where it's made.

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.

This enormous World War II relic is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.

One of the largest helium balloons in the U.S. is a 112-foot ginormous orange.

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

The most unique castle in all of Southern California, entirely constructed from repurposed materials.