A mysterious pillar in an ancient burial chamber is said to predict how long you have to live.

A 16th-century monastery boasts a lush array of plants native to Mexico’s most biodiverse region.

The stoutest tree in the world.

This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.

A macabre tour of Hollywood’s deadly history.

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

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

The abandoned zoo enclosures offer a perfect place to experience the other side of the bars.

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

A notoriously corrupt Chief of Police's deteriorating Greek-themed playhouse.

Walk through a restaurant's refrigerator door to reach this hidden bar.

This edible park is open to any and all foragers.

Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.

This cluttered cantina is famed for its cheese-spiked, raisin-flavored liqueur.

You haven’t properly toured a winery until you’ve slept in an actual wine barrel.

This old-fashioned candy shop, ice cream parlor, and diner served as the setting for one of TV's most controversial series finales.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.

This mother-daughter run curiosities shop is a beautifully odd mix of taxidermy and exotic plants.

This beautiful Miami garden was designed as a laboratory for tropical plants.

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

A rough granite monument marks the spot where Europeans first caught sight of the San Francisco Bay.

The graffiti-covered remnants of a former triangulation station are balanced precariously on this California peak.