Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.

Beneath the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge is the “Gibraltar of the West Coast,” a fort built to protect the San Francisco Bay from naval attack.

Monumental sculptures of Patrick Amiot, constructed from debris, detritus, and determination.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

Explore the wide world of desert plants at this unique Palm Springs botanical garden.

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

Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

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

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

Dozens of feral felines rule a segment of Hollywood's only graveyard.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

This massive redwood tree has a hole in the base big enough to drive through.

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

Home of mutant livestock.

The self-made house sculpture of an outsider artist who named himself "Chief Rolling Thunder."

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.