L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

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

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

One man's quest for the ultimate road trip vehicle.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

An unexpected and peaceful oasis on a hillside.

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

Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.

One of the largest helium balloons in the U.S. is a 112-foot ginormous orange.

A small sculpture garden that provides a microcosmic representation of California.

You'll find the little birds tucked within the rocks of this Australian beach.

Officially named the "Loneliest Road in America," this barren stretch of Nevada road offers almost nothing but sky and open fields.

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

A heroic pigeon that, through a barrage of gunfire, delivered a message that saved over 100 lives in World War I.

Perhaps the most scandalous statue of America's first president.

Rumor has it the uncarved lump behind the three famous suffragists is reserved for the first woman president.

A computer bug so primitive it was an actual insect.

The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.

The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.

This lonely waterfront memorial to the men of the Titanic was erected by the "Women of America."

The United States Capitol's former columns still stand.

A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.

The rooster who crossed the road lives on forever in Takoma Park, Maryland.