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

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

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

Coastal dunes, site of buried Egyptian movie set and former utopian colony.

California's oldest wind harp represents a historic piece of America's Danish history.

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

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

This Pringle-shaped ledge makes for the perfect photo op.

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.

It would be a crime to miss it.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

A couple turned their front yard into an artistic masterpiece.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

Not truly a ship nor a building, the Navy's first and last "landship" is now abandoned due to clerical issues.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

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