An Old West film set seen in countless TV shows and movies is open for the public to explore.

Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.

A glimpse into the lives of the the Miwok and Paiute people in Yosemite National Park.

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

The cobbled together compound of a deceased artist which now serves as a filming location.

This little museum has an exhibit devoted to the elusive forest denizens.

Machinery left over from California's once thriving mercury industry now attracts artists and explorers.

Three vintage horses survived a 1976 inferno and found a home on a sister carousel.

An antique store houses the last operational diner from the defunct department store chain.

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

A UFO scrapyard in the California desert.

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

Once close to extinction, there is no shortage of elephant seals on the beaches of Año Nuevo State Park.

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

A dwindling menagerie of anthropomorphic oil derrick animals still dot the barren California landscape.

This sculpture garden in Death Valley makes you feel like you've slipped into some alternate reality.

Once America’s most beautiful army base, this abandoned military fort on the coast of Monterey Bay has been left to the elements.

This museum looks at the history of one of America's most famous prisons and most beloved albums.

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

An offbeat angle on the ocean viewed through an antiquated lens.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

This infamous prison has a store where you can buy goods crafted by incarcerated people.

This Oakland fairytale kingdom, fiercely devoted to childlike whimsy, was an early inspiration for Disneyland.

While exploring the desert, you can stop by the home of a fictional heretic from a parallel universe.