Swarms of butterflies cannot compare to the awe inspired by the publicly-funded nakedness once displayed in this sunken garden.

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

Inspiration struck on this seat outside the Griffith Park merry-go-round.

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

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

This graveyard is the eternal home of the residents of a vanished California town.

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

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

Legendary prop shop filled with one man's collection of scientific curiosities.

This cabin from the 1850s is one of the first structures built by Chinese immigrants in California.

Perched high atop telephone poles is an uncanny outdoor art gallery that greets passersby on their commute.

A beautiful memorial tells the story of a formerly enslaved woman whose kindness shaped a burgeoning city.

Pay your respects to departed pets, both celebrity and otherwise.

A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.

This peaceful garden is hidden on the grounds of a spiritual organization founded by a pioneer yogi.

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

A castle that was built stone by stone by an eccentric journalist.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

A Japanese concept restaurant that feels like a party thrown by the monsters in your closet.

This bizarre residential building is the masterpiece of Von Jour Caux, the “Gaudí of Japan.”

Watch out for the two-story Godzilla made out of tires.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.