Millions of years of oxidation make a drive down this winding Death Valley road surprisingly colorful.

Historic house-museum dedicated to the revolutionary gay graphic artist Tom of Finland.

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

A large instrument played by the wind.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

The largest permanent Monopoly board makes one of the longest games even bigger.

The lowest point in North America is home to an undrinkable pool surrounded by fields of geometric salt flats.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

This grand mansion has starred in everything from Bones to Buffy.

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

The first safe in this California town had to hold all the gold.

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

One of Hollywood’s favorite government buildings.

A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.

Two groundbreaking brothers from Pasadena.

Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

An extraordinary final resting place full of oversized art, amazing statues, and dead celebrities.

One poet's handmade, anachronistic home.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.

One of the most unusual geological features, recognizable from a dozen hit movies.