A winding stairway to a secluded beach in a residential neighborhood.

At 130 years old and 126 feet tall, it is the largest known example of the rare Torrey pine tree.

Inky sludge oozes to the surface of this beach thanks to a rare natural tar seep.

A tunnel of hardened lava along Maui’s famous Road to Hana.

A small flooded ghost town with a few scattered structures remaining.

Art and armour fill every inch of this rich kid's Italian villa.

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

This small monument to the great inventor contains a time capsule and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

George Lucas donated this park to honor the birthplace of his two biggest movie franchises.

A humble garage, world-famous for being the epicenter of a technology revolution.

The Mighty Wurlitzer organ continues to belt out the tunes at downtown El Segundo's historic home for silent and classic movies.

From the Difference Engine to the Cray-1, all under one roof.

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

The largest Star Wars collection in the world is its own galaxy of collectibles.

This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.

A bigger-than-life pun that has become a beacon of altruism.

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

The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses separated by a bridge.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

Not-so-fearsome tiny trolls live under this wooden train trestle in Portland.

A blacklight mini-golf fever dream pays tribute to the iconic rock band.

Originally built as a promotional giveaway, this suburban house was designed to be an IRL version of the Simpson home.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

A 140-year-old castle with underground caves hidden in San Francisco.