This temple, built by an eccentric religious leader before his death, sits guarded and in ruins.

Etched into a dry lake bed, this massive directional indicator is accurate without magnets.

The Route 66 institution that inspired Taco Bell also served as an important headquarters for Mexican-American social movements.

This park is home to well over 100 handmade birdhouses.

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.

Oldest building in California still in use.

This California tree is the single source of the state's entire orange industry.

An unexpected connection to Chicago awaits visitors on an island just off the California coast.

Where decommissioned airplanes and helicopters go to become part of Hollywood.

The "Kill Bill Church" was transformed into a place of worship after a long Hollywood history.

One of the largest helium balloons in the U.S. is a 112-foot ginormous orange.

Explore more than 130,000 new and used books in the "world's largest outdoor bookstore."

Exotic feline breeding compound and conservation center.

Abandoned in 2009, this once popular resort destination now stands frozen in time.

A living museum dedicated to the legendary woodworker and his soulful furniture.

This enormous World War II relic is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

One of the only known surviving coconut palm trees in the entire state.

Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.

A museum dedicated to restoring vintage aircraft, located at a working airport.

The remnants of a failed socialist commune can still be found just off a California highway.

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

A small sculpture garden that provides a microcosmic representation of California.

Abandoned bridge hidden deep in the San Gabriel Mountains.

Museum dedicated to the preservation of surf culture.