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

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 strange house built only at night, with rumored mystic inspiration.

One man's homage to the sun continues to grow like a glass fractal.

A winding path built in secret on the edge of the continent.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.