This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

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

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.

These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."

Hidden in the hills of Hollywood, this secluded Oz-themed garden is dotted with dozens of thrones.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.

This futuristic bridge is one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world.

This San Diego museum, housed in a former Navy training facility, is dedicated to preserving women’s historic achievements.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

This little blue house pokes out over the campus of UC San Diego, seven stories high.

Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

The freeway that never was.

This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.

The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.

Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.

The only theatre in the world constructed specifically for sound movement.

A tiny theater hidden in an alley plays a constant stream of short silent films for anyone willing to peer through the peephole.

One man's homage to the sun continues to grow like a glass fractal.

America's most famous piece of self-built architecture.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.