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

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.

Julia Morgan's Moorish-Gothic labyrinth of fountains, trees, natural light and Oakland's notable dead.

Stroll the grounds built by murder, suicide, and dirty oil money at one of Hollywood's most filmed mansions.

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

A volcanic tunnel illuminated by natural skylights offers a shaded respite from the desert sun.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

This shop and studio is dedicated to the art of the book, from letterpress to bookbinding.

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

The abandoned personal amusement park of the King of Pop.

Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.

Costumed elves and mountain bikers co-exist peacefully at this abandoned Christmas-themed adventure park.

A storybook European village in Berkeley.

One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.

One of the ghostly stops along Route 66.

San Diego's most historic and haunted home.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

No matter what it might seem like on film, most scenes filmed on a plane are filmed at this LA studio.

With the touch of a button, you can read a randomly selected short story.

World's oldest operating science fiction and fantasy club, once home to Ray Bradbury and L. Ron Hubbard.

Standing in a state of "arrested decay," this ghost town allows for a detailed peek into Gold Rush life in an unusually harsh climate.

The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.

The site of murders and Satanic cult gatherings.