This house is a mosaic of tiled artwork sourced from local artists.

This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.

The home of one of California's most important horticulturalists wilts amidst a lovely park.

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

From Japan to Italy, this California park explores the world's cultures through their gardens.

Abandoned in 2009, this once popular resort destination now stands frozen in time.

An entertaining journey through the odd and strange awaits visitors to this shop.

An old-timey medicine shop that once served Chinese laborers during the Gold Rush is still open for business to this day.

This collector's home is a constant work in progress.

Hidden in the hills of Hollywood, this secluded Oz-themed garden is dotted with dozens of thrones.

This “living museum” at UCLA exhibits thousands of plant species from all over the world.

What began with a single, 357-pound chunk of the Canyon Diablo meteorite grew to be an impressive collection. 

An eccentric folk art landmark made out of discarded bottles by an inspired "grandma."

Gift shop offering toe tags and chalk body beach towels tucked into a coroner's office.

A rare surviving example of a pre-WWII Japanese garden, restored after years of neglect.

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

The Hopi-style structure was built by the man who discovered Desert Hot Springs' famous mineral water.

Remants of foundations, streets, and streetcar tracks inhabit the cliffs where a landslide occurred in 1929.

Exotic feline breeding compound and conservation center.

Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.

A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.

A museum, art project, and institution that demands we look at the world around us in a strange new way.

Costumed elves and mountain bikers co-exist peacefully at this abandoned Christmas-themed adventure park.

A spiritual center in the Santa Monica Mountains founded by Alice Coltrane after the death of her husband and fellow jazz musician John Coltrane.