The seawater playground of gilded-era San Francisco burned to the ground in 1966.

Each year these high desert hills are absolutely covered with poppy flowers in a surreal show of nature.

This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

Olfactory delights in San Francisco's Botanical Gardens.

A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.

Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

This historic island prison holds one of the dungeons from the Count of Monte Cristo even though it is a work of fiction.

This hidden garden boasts amazing views of Lyon.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.

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Noirish green neon marks the location of one of the oldest private detective agencies in France.

A horde of stray cats rule in this secluded Parisian cemetery under a bridge.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

A kaleidoscopic warehouse-maze of handmade neon signs.

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.

You can row a boat through this ancient underground reservoir.

The internet as provided by a James Bond villain.

The world's first ice hotel is still one of the most elaborate and beautiful.

From Coke II to Google Glass, this exhibit features some of the most spectacular commercial flops.