A cult following celebrates the legend that belies this curious podiatrists' office sign which has worked its way into song, literature, animation, and the visual arts.

This futuristic bridge is one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world.

The best place in the park to test out your throwing arm.

A historic fort commemorating the United States' naval history.

A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.

A military vehicle collection, showcasing how war transportation advanced from horse drawn artillery to self propelled cannons.

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

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

The dramatic upward-curving roof is one of the most iconic examples of Googie architecture that still stands today.

A wild west scene starring life-sized wooden statues hides in the trees behind Pierce College.

The key to turning shifting dunes into the green oasis of Golden Gate Park.

The final resting place of the Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.

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

A giant chess set, minus the psychedelic drug trip.

A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.

Decommissioned experimental solar facilities that pioneered solar energy technology.

A free library to stumble across, one of many placed worldwide if you know where to look.

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

A mysterious painting of the self-declared Emperor of the United States watches over a local hof-brau.

Swarms of butterflies cannot compare to the awe inspired by the publicly-funded nakedness once displayed in this sunken garden.

NASA's leading space science lab started by a co-founder with deep ties to the occult.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

Made famous by cable TV, this oddball collection of antiques and collectibles is a cut above the rest.

The show's fictional Korean medical camp was created in the Santa Monica hills.