A huge collection of rocks, gems, and crystals.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

Location of the most powerful laser in the world, and the potential birthplace of tiny stars.

Its dark depths conceal millions of rare, delicate crystal formations.

Over 300 taxidermied animals in a Californian restaurant make for a taxidermist's dream and an animal lover's nightmare.

A giant chess set, minus the psychedelic drug trip.

North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

This rare tortoise skeleton has been hanging around the downtown Los Angeles museum for over a century.

A glittering South Asian anomaly in a wealthy Los Angeles suburb.

Over 315,000 preserved amphibians and reptiles in jars.

An amazing collection of fantastic reptiles, amphibians, spiders, and insects.

Russian history in San Francisco.

The mysterious round rocks of Schooner Gulch.

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

A house built from trash known as the poor man's Hearst Castle.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

This shop and studio is dedicated to the art of the book, from letterpress to bookbinding.

A shrine to a skeleton saint in the city of angels.

This grand mansion has starred in everything from Bones to Buffy.

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.

A misunderstanding gave this 18th-century racehorse a most amusing name.