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

Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.

A unique market that brings together various goods and cultures.

The century-old bell and clock tower at UC Berkeley is the third-tallest in the world, and has fossils.

A shape-shifting buy-sell-trade bookstore, born to Beatnik Era spirit.

Recovered from the brink of extinction, at home in the Financial District.

Inside this museum, the history of the Walt Disney Family empire is on full display.

The rustic cabin-like decor of this Arts and Crafts-style church reflects the love of nature central to its little-known theology.

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."

A remote crossroads honoring a fallen talent.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

This nonsensical smiling boat shuttles passengers between two places they could've easily walked between.

The beautiful behemoth is one of the largest trees of its kind in the United States.

In the past, Renaissance sex workers were encouraged to entice customers on this bridge.

Bug-devouring flora are the stars of a special wing of the glass conservatory.

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

Unsurprisingly, Holland is home to one of the most magnificent flower gardens in the world.

Amsterdam's Red Light District leaves little to the imagination.

The last of Amsterdam's original sea level markers remaining in place.

Tucked in the back of a flower shop, its collection details the fascinating history of the Netherlands's iconic symbol.