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

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

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

Every weekend, people gather here for a brief chance to see their loved ones on the other side of the United States–Mexico border.

North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

This San Diego museum, housed in a former Navy training facility, is dedicated to preserving women’s historic achievements.

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

Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

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

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

The spot where the two men ate together now stands enclosed in glass.

The tiniest tiki room in San Diego.

The Route 66 institution that inspired Taco Bell also served as an important headquarters for Mexican-American social movements.

The longest burning light bulb in the world.

The southernmost outpost of the Russian Empire in colonial America.

The beauty and the beast of hydraulic mining is on full display at this California Historic State Park.

Where the writer penned his famous story about a jumping frog.

One of the last remnants of the city's Chinese nightclub scene is now a dive bar selling killer mai tais.