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

The liveliest ghost town in the state.

Since 1973, this block has been home to the most concentrated collection of murals in San Francisco.

A little barn in the middle of the city preserving Hollywood treasures since 1985.

A beloved carnival gets a modern makeover in Los Angeles.

Julia Morgan's Moorish-Gothic labyrinth of fountains, trees, natural light and Oakland's notable dead.

A hidden subterranean installation offers a view of the sky.

The L.A. Zoo has a secret garden of rare bootleg cycads, a palm specimen dating back 280 million years.

Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.

A modern mechanical planetary system, part of a 10,000 year clock.

The "Kill Bill Church" was transformed into a place of worship after a long Hollywood history.

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

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

Located on 420 acres in the high desert, this spiritual center is dedicated to the "science of the future."

Stroll the grounds built by murder, suicide, and dirty oil money at one of Hollywood's most filmed mansions.

A hospital closed seemingly in the middle of operations, leaving behind fodder for horror films and ghost hunters.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

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

Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.

Bringing back the art of handmade custom coffins.

Abandoned hotel with adjacent lake and golf course.

Exotic feline breeding compound and conservation center.

The Zalud family experienced a number of tragedies in one decade, giving rise to rumors that the 19th century house is haunted.