A relic from a forgotten bakery chain still spins atop a diner.

An unexpected and peaceful oasis on a hillside.

Salt is slowly eating away this abandoned saltworks town in the desert.

One of the most unusual geological features, recognizable from a dozen hit movies.

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

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

The floor of this spectacular Baroque sanctuary is covered in memento mori.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.

One of Hollywood’s favorite government buildings.

Colorado Boulevard’s historic bookstore, operating since the bustling city of Pasadena was merely some orange groves and a few ostrich farms.

Contemporary art inspired by natural history and science drawing on ancient techniques in a modern world.

A bigger-than-life pun that has become a beacon of altruism.

Bug-devouring flora are the stars of a special wing of the glass conservatory.

Arcadia is home to a haven for nature geeks and 80s TV lovers alike.

Explore an early California pioneer's rancho hidden in LA's manufacturing hinterland.

The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.

This dormant volcanic crater has been converted from a roiling pit of magma to a pleasant hiking spot.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.

Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.