Coastal dunes, site of buried Egyptian movie set and former utopian colony.

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

In one of the hottest parts of the Mojave Desert, shallow bedrock forces the typically dry Mojave River to the surface in this canyon, providing a vital oasis for humans and wildlife.

Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.

California's oldest wind harp represents a historic piece of America's Danish history.

One of the world's longest murals depicts the history of diversity in Los Angeles.

NASA's leading space science lab started by a co-founder with deep ties to the occult.

Abandoned bridge hidden deep in the San Gabriel Mountains.

This former stomping grounds of the most eminent astronomers of the early 20th century.

The beautiful behemoth is one of the largest trees of its kind in the United States.

The set location for a 1987 cult classic draws international film buffs to the middle of the Mojave Desert.

This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.

Inky sludge oozes to the surface of this beach thanks to a rare natural tar seep.

Happy harbor seals frolic and snooze on this warm, sandy stretch of coast.

The last orange grove of the San Fernando Valley is owned and protected by CSU Northridge.

The quiet canyon has a tumultuous history involving a doomsday cult.

The final resting place of one of Hollywood’s most prolific and talented actors is on the grounds of a California Mission.

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

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

Abandoned Air Force base that has fallen into disrepair.

Explore more than 130,000 new and used books in the "world's largest outdoor bookstore."

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

According to legend it was a nap taken under this tree that kicked off the California Gold Rush.

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.