The hidden jewel of Disneyland: a members only playground for the Disney elite.

The Yiddish language stages a renaissance in a shtetl-inspired cultural center on the San Diego coast.

This historic Chinese church was relocated and revived as a museum that preserves and celebrates Chinese art, history, and culture.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

A couple turned their front yard into an artistic masterpiece.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

San Diego's most historic and haunted home.

The overgrown ruins of a once thriving World War I-era copper mine.

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.

During World War II this was the site of an "honor camp" used as a prison for draft dodgers, Native American conscientious objectors, and Japanese-Americans—including a man who brought his case against the camp to the Supreme Court.

A 1930’s courtroom where John Dillinger and his gang went before a judge.

This bomb shelter-themed bar has barely changed since it opened.

Giant telescope mirrors built in a spinning furnace under a college football stadium.

This scrap yard doubles as a naive art gallery full of found art and farm animals.

Religious statues built because of one man's bargain with God fill this peaceful sculpture garden.

Miniature art that tells an enormous story.

In Tucson a giant metal snake helps pedestrians cross a busy highway.

A Tucson museum and performance space full of found-object movable sculptures.

Some of Arizona's best spit-roasted tacos al pastor can be found at a weekend swap meet.

From working out of his garage to the James Beard semifinals, one Tucson baker has kept his fan base—and his grains—local.