A stunning mosque owes its design to an Ottoman ruler nicknamed "the Butcher."

The chaotic studio of one of the 20th century's most important artists has been preserved down to the dust.

“It's the quality” (but probably also the drive-through donut tunnel) that has attracted diners since 1968.

An extraordinary mix of Phoenician, Roman, early Christian, and Byzantine ruins beautifully set overlooking the Mediterranean.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

Canyon walls shrouded in ferns.

This massive redwood tree has a hole in the base big enough to drive through.

One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

Once close to extinction, there is no shortage of elephant seals on the beaches of Año Nuevo State Park.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.

San Franciscans leave gifts and messages for the magical beings that live behind the tiny, mysterious door installed on a tree in Golden Gate Park.

Since 1973, this block has been home to the most concentrated collection of murals in San Francisco.

A whimsical antique shop with a strong air of mystery, filled with items from ages, and what feels like worlds, past.

A winding path built in secret on the edge of the continent.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

Travelers exchange letters with woodland creatures at this mini post office.