An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

The world's most famous donkey lives in this pen.

A sudden forest of traditional Papua New Guinean art works is hidden in a corner of Stanford University.

Abortion, prohibition, religion, war, and fear all play a part in the history of this idiosyncratic Pacifica castle.

One of the largest free-standing structures ever built, this dirigible hangar is now simply a giant skeleton.

Built by the inventor of the radio, this abandoned hotel has housed early radio employees, military men, and a dangerous cult.

Hidden among the multi-million dollar mansions in the Santa Cruz hills is a sanctuary for troubled birds.

An eatery within a Bay Area Buddhist temple pulls off all your favorite Vietnamese classics without the meat.

Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

This shop specializes in oddities and Victorian-inspired wonders.

A tribute to the life and work of the beloved "Peanuts" cartoonist.

The peaceful gravesite of a rugged wild west gunman echoes the touching story of his last days.

Nursery with extensive collection of flesh-eating plants operated by the author of "The Savage Garden."

Tenacious mummies survived dental problems, eternal entombment, and more than their fair share of devastating fires.

A pair of slides and a tree-lined stair corridor have been an urban oasis for nearly 40 years.

An essential stop before plundering, BYO Cutlass.

A shop full of natural curiosities, carnivorous plants, and costumed taxidermied mice.

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

This print shop boasts one of the largest pinball arcades in San Francisco.

Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.

One of the oldest producers of hand-folded fortune cookies still uses its original secret recipe.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.

This concrete tangle of square pipes has stood as a proud thorn in the city's side since the '70s.