Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

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

Explore the wide world of desert plants at this unique Palm Springs botanical garden.

Experience the glam side of air travel without leaving the ground at this speakeasy.

This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.

The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."

This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.

The man who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and more has a headstone reading, "That's all, folks!"

Sit at the "Disney table,” where Walt and his team of "imagineers" once dined on the regular.

This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”

The mall's looks were inspired by the cowboy extras who used to meet up—and cause real trouble—at this Hollywood hub.

A 1950s Googie burger stand is now a Los Angeles landmark.

The exterior of this home was used for the hit television show, The Brady Bunch.

This peaceful garden is hidden on the grounds of a spiritual organization founded by a pioneer yogi.

Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.

Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.

A simple plaque remembers a California island massacre that claimed more than 100 lives.

The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.

The overgrown ruins of a once thriving World War I-era copper mine.

Hopeless romantics will swoon over the sweet story behind this bright and colorful home.

Eat a tasty meal in the house where John Steinbeck was born.

Neoclassical Revival mansion and set of horror cult classic Phantasm.

At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.