One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

This whimsical seashell-shaped place of worship was designed to blend into its surroundings.

A ring of creosote bushes that are estimated to be 11,700 years old.

Perhaps the most unique of any Frank Gehry design for one simple reason: Gehry himself actually lives here.

Crumbling pink walls and murder memorials preserve the pioneer history of Joshua Tree.

Once America’s most beautiful army base, this abandoned military fort on the coast of Monterey Bay has been left to the elements.

An academy where anyone can train in the exciting acrobatic sports of parkour and freerunning.

Over 315,000 preserved amphibians and reptiles in jars.

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

360-degree virtual reality chamber physically immerses scientists into their data.

A deserted hodgepodge of experimental structures designed by nearby university students.

A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.

Since 1973, this block has been home to the most concentrated collection of murals in San Francisco.

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

A nursery specializing in strange and beautiful succulents and cacti.

The most unique castle in all of Southern California, entirely constructed from repurposed materials.

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

The neighborhood shop is a sort of tiny cactus museum full of exotic specimens you can take home.

A hidden subterranean installation offers a view of the sky.

This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.

Once thought to be the oldest living tree in the world, Methuselah was germinated before the Egyptian pyramids were built.

The largest drain hole in the world.

The randomness of this wall of lava lamps helps encrypt up to 10 percent of the internet.