One of the best absinthe distilleries in the United States.

Abortion, prohibition, religion, war, and fear all play a part in the history of this idiosyncratic Pacifica castle.

A popular tourist cave with a dark past.

A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.

A strange house built only at night, with rumored mystic inspiration.

Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.

Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."

A tree grown from astronaut seeds which were exposed to cosmic rays.

The eerie ruins of an isolated abandoned town nicknamed "the Widowmaker" for its deadly gold mine.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

This seaside production studio was built to film 'Titanic' and has been the wet set of choice for other Hollywood productions since.

This massive geographical sculpture is so subtle, it's possible to pass by it without noticing.

Catch a glimpse of the elusive Peninsular bighorns right off of the desert freeway.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

Preserving the remains of Native American cultures which otherwise would have been submerged behind Hoover Dam.

All of the 20 occupied houses in this mostly abandoned town feature some curious display of junk art.

A Saint Nicholas-themed ghost town in the Mojave desert.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

A secret fresh water spring for animals and humans alike hidden along the most famous road in the United States.

An eatery for UFO seekers on the Extraterrestrial Highway.

Mysterious meeting place for UFO hunters near Area 51.

If you want to take a peek at Area 51, this is legally as close as you're going to get.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.