These unusual houses look like giant boats that washed ashore on a residential street.

What began as an illegal art installation has become a symbol for unity, ocean awareness, and coastline preservation.

This little blue house pokes out over the campus of UC San Diego, seven stories high.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

Swarms of butterflies cannot compare to the awe inspired by the publicly-funded nakedness once displayed in this sunken garden.

North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

The freeway that never was.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

One man's quest for the ultimate road trip vehicle.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

The oldest standing structure in downtown San Diego.

This futuristic bridge is one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world.

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

This nearly 200-year-old restaurant's history includes an exiled French prince, JFK, and a very hungry Daniel Webster.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

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

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.