This monument is dedicated to those lost on June 6, 1944, in the town with that day’s highest per-capita casualty rate.

A "hospital" where people went to be quarantined, die, and be buried in the yard.

This ramshackle ghost town is comprised of mining-era buildings collected from around the region.

An antique store houses the last operational diner from the defunct department store chain.

The "Kill Bill Church" was transformed into a place of worship after a long Hollywood history.

Where a railroad loops under or over itself to rise or drop more than 70 feet in a short distance.

The remnants of a failed socialist commune can still be found just off a California highway.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

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

The echoes of a railroad town that solemnly mark the end of the line.

Nestled in Coachella Valley, this museum transports guests from the Mesozoic Era, to the land of Egyptian kings.

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

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

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

A charming desert roadside bakery that produces 10 times more bread daily than it has residents in its town.

The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.

Location of the most powerful laser in the world, and the potential birthplace of tiny stars.

The longest burning light bulb in the world.

This massive redwood tree has stood in Northern California for nearly 2,000 years.

A giant statue perched on dumpsters watches over the freeway.

The world’s first stop-motion film was created on the racetrack outside this building.

In 1998, Larry Page and Sergey Brin briefly ran their fledgling company from this Silicon Valley garage.

The Internet Age began with a transmission from this biker bar.