No matter what it might seem like on film, most scenes filmed on a plane are filmed at this LA studio.

In this century-old literary safehouse, print is alive and well.

In a city filled with Frank Gehry buildings, one stands out as one of the architect's weirder works.

This massive redwood tree has a hole in the base big enough to drive through.

A 300-ship graveyard, with a few still visible at low tide.

Canyon walls shrouded in ferns.

One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.

Its buzzing collection honors vibrator history.

This 75-year-old Shakespearean sculpture is painted by a local artist for every season.

Nestled in Coachella Valley, this museum transports guests from the Mesozoic Era, to the land of Egyptian kings.

Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.

Spend a day hanging out with domesticated Russian foxes.

This large collection of tiny things revels in the art of fine machinery well made.

This beautiful ridge-top trail is dotted by tiny homes apparently built by a group of itinerant fairies.

A nostalgic bibliographic gem.

In this small Phoenix taxidermy emporium, you can find everything from a squid in a jar to a freeze-dried toad.

The unique collection includes bronze cast handprints of some of America's most famous astronauts.

This spiny beast guards an artist's village while vying for the title of largest lobster in the world.

The collection of 80+ pieces created between the years 1100 and 1500 is intended to be seen, heard, smelled, touched, and tasted.

Hundreds of skulls and bones at the largest skeleton museum in the country.

Human skulls and a stuffed goat made into a rocking chair can be found at this strange little store.