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

The longest burning light bulb in the world.

The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.

The graffiti-covered remnants of a former triangulation station are balanced precariously on this California peak.

A comprehensive collection of Pez dispensers.

A hidden world of exotic succulents and cacti.

An Aladdin's cave of old Silicon Valley tech.

This odd California folly seems like it was almost designed to accumulate urban legends.

Successful artist residence program has filled this ranch with dozens of sculptures over the years.

A giant can of fruit cocktail is all that remains of what was once the world's largest cannery.

Hidden among the multi-million dollar mansions in the Santa Cruz hills is a sanctuary for troubled birds.

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

Elephant seals and sea lions have turned the abandoned buildings on this island into their endangered love shack.

Hopeless romantics will swoon over the sweet story behind this bright and colorful home.

A statue commemorate Tommie Smith and John Carlos's brave protest at the 1968 Olympics, a watershed moment for civil rights.

Ancient human, animal, and geometric figures drawn in the earth.

Stairs often replace streets on the steep slopes of this old mining town.

Limestone caves with spectacular showcase chambers.

This is one really big nut.

Crumbling remnants of what was once a booming town full of silver.

Search for traces of the dinosaurs that roamed here more than 90 million years ago.

A wealth of pop culture statuary and green chile dishes give this roadside restaurant clout.

Despite time, colonization, and the brutal New Mexican heat, these Pueblo ruins still stand.

A museum devoted entirely to the rattlesnakes and snake-related art.