A historic fort commemorating the United States' naval history.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

A historic beacon built in the aftermath of the worst maritime disaster on the Great Lakes.

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

Recognized the world over as the home of the McCallisters in the 1990 movie "Home Alone."

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

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

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

One of the richest places in the United States has a cursed street.

The dramatic upward-curving roof is one of the most iconic examples of Googie architecture that still stands today.

An Italian restaurant became a rock-and-roll hangout and the lair of the "Hollywood vampires."

A Looff creation in Santa Monica best described as “a California-Byzantine-Moorish-style fantasy.”

A tribute to long time Venice Beach resident, artist and actor Dennis Hopper.

This well-traveled chess park offers scenic views of the pacific and a colorful, eclectic clientele.

One of California's oldest continually used high schools has an interesting history, both on and off screen.

A "haunted" landmark on the coast of Southern California.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

This enormous World War II relic is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

One of the largest helium balloons in the U.S. is a 112-foot ginormous orange.

North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

The largest garbage dump in all of Central America is home to a tragic community that make their living from the refuse.