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

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

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

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

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.

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

A remote desert lookout offers unparalleled views of the California badlands for those who brave the trek.

A world-class observatory in the California desert.

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

San Diego's most historic and haunted home.

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

The oldest standing structure in downtown San Diego.

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

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

Not truly a ship nor a building, the Navy's first and last "landship" is now abandoned due to clerical issues.

An ode to the friendship between four Pacific Rim countries.

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

The Giant Lemon of Lemon Grove.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

Golden cobblestones remember a time when this small alley was used to avoid having to give a Nazi salute.

A museum dedicated exclusively to the lore and history of ouija boards.

"the sweltering inhabitants of Charleston and New Orleans, of Madras and Bombay and Calcutta, drink at my well . . . The pure Walden water is mingled with the sacred water of the Ganges."