This strangely vacant Western amusement seems to be an empty tribute to residents of Lucerne Valley.

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

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

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

The abandoned personal amusement park of the King of Pop.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

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

Contemporary art inspired by natural history and science drawing on ancient techniques in a modern world.

A nursery specializing in strange and beautiful succulents and cacti.

At 130 years old and 126 feet tall, it is the largest known example of the rare Torrey pine tree.

This impressive collection of rare books on ancient mysticism inspired author Dan Brown.

The cluster of boulders near Fort Irwin is covered in military insignia.

Gorgeous purple flowers drape from the world's largest blossoming plant.

This desert oddity hides in plain sight thanks to a cartographic error and a desert explorer with a punny sense of humor.

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

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

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

A Mysterious Masonic tomb in San Luis Obispo.

A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."

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

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

A house built from trash known as the poor man's Hearst Castle.

Cambria's most unique B&B features creative surroundings and fantastic food.

The location of the last stand of Charles Manson's doomsday cult.