One of the last remnants of the city's Chinese nightclub scene is now a dive bar selling killer mai tais.

This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.

Here, visitors can swing with the waves of the Pacific Ocean.

Hidden in the Santa Ynez Mountains off Highway 154, this tiny restaurant once served as a stagecoach stop.

The beautiful behemoth is one of the largest trees of its kind in the United States.

This house is a mosaic of tiled artwork sourced from local artists.

One incredible room in the Santa Barbara Courthouse is covered in wall-to-wall canvas murals.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

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.