An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

Nikola Tesla's ashes are held in a golden sphere, surrounded by his works.

Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.

The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.

This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.

Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

Nestled in Coachella Valley, this museum transports guests from the Mesozoic Era, to the land of Egyptian kings.

This simple highway curve has become a comedic pilgrimage site.

A beautiful mountaintop mausoleum devoted to a Montenegrin icon can't seem to make everyone happy.

A curious cave church carved into the face of a cliff.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

The century-old bell and clock tower at UC Berkeley is the third-tallest in the world, and has fossils.

This subtle Berkeley paving stone actually marks off a lawless tube of air that extends into space.

A unique market that brings together various goods and cultures.

A shape-shifting buy-sell-trade bookstore, born to Beatnik Era spirit.