In a city filled with Frank Gehry buildings, one stands out as one of the architect's weirder works.

The mall's looks were inspired by the cowboy extras who used to meet up—and cause real trouble—at this Hollywood hub.

The "Seinfeld" diner.

A macabre tour of Hollywood’s deadly history.

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

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.

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

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

A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.

A giant desert bird that once swung music fans at Coachella now has a home in a nearby traffic circle.

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

The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

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

Thousands of tiny squares in different colors make up this piece of street art.

This tiny man looms large over downtown Charleston.

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.

A house built from trash known as the poor man's Hearst Castle.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

A simple statue outside a California Amtrak station honors the overlooked contributions of the "silent spikes."

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

This shop specializes in oddities and Victorian-inspired wonders.

This grinning pup statue is all that's left of what was once a ubiquitous Bay Area diner chain.

The second building of its name to occupy this location might be the finest flatiron building in San Francisco.