Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Only hotel where you can legally launder money.

Not merely a museum – but a whirring powerhouse that offers a subterranean peek into the heart and soul of cable car operations.

North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

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

Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

Ingenious bakery opens up the first Cupcake ATM at their flagship location in Beverly Hills.

Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.

A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

Megachurch turned Catholic church comprised of 10,000 glass panes.

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

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.

The creator of the carousel's bingo-pinball hybrid survives in California's oldest gaming establishment.

A historic fort commemorating the United States' naval history.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

A visionary, futuristic sculpture in Los Angeles that never met its extraterrestrial potential.

The beautiful 1920 Pantages Theatre remains hidden just underneath the LA Downtown Jewelry Exchange.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.