An inconspicuous suburban street corner is the site of San Diego's worst air disaster.

These unusual houses look like giant boats that washed ashore on a residential street.

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.

Oldest building in California still in use.

This dark, quiet forest on the outskirts of San Diego is dense with rumor and lore.

Where there's quartz, there must be gold. Thus is the story of the mines of Julian, and the titillating times of the Gold Rush.

A remote desert lookout offers unparalleled views of the California badlands for those who brave the trek.

A world-class observatory in the California desert.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

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

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

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.

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.

London's first edible insect farm offers facility tours and cooking classes.

Live long and prosper in Vulcan, Alberta.

Meet your friends, marry your true love, or tell your enemies to kiss your butt under this historic Pittsburgh timepiece.

The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.

The largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States.

Jail from the 19th century that was built by inmates.

A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.

Site of a former hidden treehouse in New Orleans.

Parts of the civil rights movement unfolded in this historic eatery, helmed by the "Queen of Creole Cuisine."