The largest collection of two headed animals in the world.

Where the leftovers of love affairs can live on forever.

Dozens of lights dangle from the branches of what may be the brightest tree in Los Angeles.

Since World War II people have been decorating this stretch of the Yuma desert with signatures arranged out of rocks.

The mysterious, untimely death of a Canned Heat band member still haunts this unfinished home.

The long, arduous journey of the stones of the Abbey of New Clairvaux.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

This collector's home is a constant work in progress.

A glittering South Asian anomaly in a wealthy Los Angeles suburb.

A hidden world of exotic succulents and cacti.

This Pringle-shaped ledge makes for the perfect photo op.

Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.

Tenacious mummies survived dental problems, eternal entombment, and more than their fair share of devastating fires.

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

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

The remains of the first punk club in L.A.

A meditative space out of a fantasy story.

The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.

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

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.