Oldest building in California still in use.

A "haunted" landmark on the coast of Southern California.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

The final resting place of a space program monolith.

One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

The abandoned zoo enclosures offer a perfect place to experience the other side of the bars.

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

These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

An enormous pink granite batholith, long attributed with spiritual powers by the Tonkawa Indians.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

The saga of the massive nut begins and ends in Texas.

A tiny waterway named after a ghost story.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

Colorful curls of hand-blown glass form a captivating tower in San Antonio's Central Library.

A National Historic Landmark with a scenic clock tower and park filled with deer and peacocks, plus a military museum.