An old whaling station now serves to give the public a look at the commercial whaling industry, no longer a part of Monterey's economy.

A deserted hodgepodge of experimental structures designed by nearby university students.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

Coastal dunes, site of buried Egyptian movie set and former utopian colony.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

A fashion designer's dazzling world of Japanese collectibles is hidden in a warehouse downtown.

The final resting place of a space program monolith.

A "Titanic" superfan changed his name to Jack and set up this strange shrine to the blockbuster, complete with Korean food and Tarot readings.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

A ghost town at the airport is now a refuge for blue butterflies.

The sun acts as a key that only fits this giant keyhole twice a year.

This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.

The overgrown ruins of a once thriving World War I-era copper mine.

This dark, quiet forest on the outskirts of San Diego is dense with rumor and lore.

NASA's leading space science lab started by a co-founder with deep ties to the occult.

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

A library of rare occult books in Los Angeles.

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.

Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.