A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

Museum dedicated to the preservation of surf culture.

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

Santa Monica's oldest restaurant, decorated with set pieces from the Mutiny on the Bounty.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

This concrete ship has had four careers - World War I tanker, floating amusement park, fishing pier, and artificial reef.

Only hotel where you can legally launder money.

A bright California graveyard with a decidedly dark side.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.

This enormous World War II relic is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

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

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

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.

The Empire Mine is "one of the oldest, largest, deepest, longest and richest gold mines in California."

It's not your typical library, memorial, or book store.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

Oldest building in California still in use.

An extraordinary final resting place full of oversized art, amazing statues, and dead celebrities.

Arcadia is home to a haven for nature geeks and 80s TV lovers alike.

This "synagogue" is not what it seems to be.

The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.