The home of half the world's population of critically endangered mountain gorillas.

An aeronautical-themed resort forged around rusty relics from the golden age of air travel.

This titanic steel chain linking two buildings was installed without permission but instantly beloved.

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.

Every weekend, people gather here for a brief chance to see their loved ones on the other side of the United States–Mexico border.

Along a California highway is a kind of Jurassic Park made of metal.

An off-grid art installation that encourages its visitors to imagine a world without waste.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.

World's largest collection devoted to one fruit.

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

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

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

One of the largest Marian shrines on the West Coast stands rather unexpectedly in Silicon Valley.

A bronze ballot box stands at the spot where Susan B. Anthony voted illegally.

Comprehensive gaming collection of over 30,000 electronic games and consoles.

A collection of the best toys ever made, The National Toy Hall of Fame is filled with kids, fun, and for some reason, a bird preserve.

Legend has it the mill owner's daughter, Mary Musgrove, helped a Patriot soldier hide behind these falls.