The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

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

The lighthouse central to the 1980s horror classic "The Fog" is, in fact, located in one of the foggiest areas of the Pacific Coast.

One of the best collections of antique printing machinery in the world.

The abandoned train depot now doubles as a well-placed rest stop for those who take the road less traveled.

The tragedy of the Japanese internment camps is remembered here by a stark "Soul Consoling Tower."

Ancient human, animal, and geometric figures drawn in the earth.

The "3rd largest" city in California is an empty mirage of suburbia in the middle of nowhere.

A volcanic tunnel illuminated by natural skylights offers a shaded respite from the desert sun.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.

The liveliest ghost town in the state.

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.

Costumed elves and mountain bikers co-exist peacefully at this abandoned Christmas-themed adventure park.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.

Trails through lava-carved tube-caves display sparkling bacteria and a rich history.

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

Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.

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

Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).

Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

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