This Aztec structure remained hidden until the demolition of a supermarket exposed the lost temple.

A strange mishmash of ruins and abandoned structures hint at the park's many lives.

The beloved dining spot stands at the cross-section of Hollywood and the Old West.

An eccentric folk art landmark made out of discarded bottles by an inspired "grandma."

At 130 years old and 126 feet tall, it is the largest known example of the rare Torrey pine tree.

Inky sludge oozes to the surface of this beach thanks to a rare natural tar seep.

Rusty pieces of metal jutting out of a breakwater are all that's visible of the 12,500-ton ocean liner that capsized just off the beach.

Happy harbor seals frolic and snooze on this warm, sandy stretch of coast.

This unique sanctuary invites you to interact with the beautiful birds.

One of the world's largest collections of rare and magnificent bird specimens.

Over one million bird-related artifacts await.

From Japan to Italy, this California park explores the world's cultures through their gardens.

Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.

An unreal vintage shop that wears its dadaist influence on its zombie fish.

This serene oasis in an affluent Los Angeles neighborhood holds some of Gandhi's ashes and got Elvis into Eastern Philosophy.

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

Crumbling pink walls and murder memorials preserve the pioneer history of Joshua Tree.

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.

The Hopi-style structure was built by the man who discovered Desert Hot Springs' famous mineral water.

Experience a quartz crystal sound bath inside a storied, all-wood sound-chamber.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

An artist's vision for connectivity spans seven continents and 16 countries.

One of the ghostly stops along Route 66.