Every weekend, people gather here for a brief chance to see their loved ones on the other side of the United States–Mexico border.

North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

Swarms of butterflies cannot compare to the awe inspired by the publicly-funded nakedness once displayed in this sunken garden.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.

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

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

An amazing collection of model trains, collectibles, and artifacts that span the last 100 years.

One of the largest private collections of cars manufactured by the short-lived Franklin Automobile Company.

One of the oldest Mexican restaurants in the United States air-dries its trademark beef in a dangling outdoor cage.

From working out of his garage to the James Beard semifinals, one Tucson baker has kept his fan base—and his grains—local.

Religious statues built because of one man's bargain with God fill this peaceful sculpture garden.

This southwestern historic site was designed and built by an artist who wanted his work to "feel at home."

A Tucson museum and performance space full of found-object movable sculptures.

The fading, forgotten remains of a once bright and booming factory.

A hardware store Buddha statue installed to deter vandalism wound up attracting Vietnamese immigrants who came to pray.

Playable, historic pinball machines fill this Alameda museum.

This (occupied) house is 10 feet wide and full of spite.

A large instrument played by the wind.

Neoclassical Revival mansion and set of horror cult classic Phantasm.

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.

This restaurant's marvelous musical machines include a self-playing violin.