Inspiration struck on this seat outside the Griffith Park merry-go-round.

Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.

The hidden jewel of Disneyland: a members only playground for the Disney elite.

The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.

The lead horse on a Disneyland merry-go-round that is older than the park itself.

A family agreed to sell their property to Disney on the condition that this tree, planted as a wedding gift, would not be removed.

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

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

Fossilized remains tell the story of the region’s past inside this small, unassuming museum.

A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.

While walking down Mazatlan's historic boardwalk, visitors are surprised to find their ocean view interrupted by a gateway to hell.

This restored opera house is named after a soprano known for tragic romance, exile, and a truly uncomfortable wedding.

From Nunavut to Tierra del Fuego, you won't find any lighthouse higher than this one.

A Lovecraftian altar of nightmarish bronze chairs sits ominously on a boardwalk in Puerto Vallarta.

This bridge over the River Cuale leads to a neighborhood that was once an escape for Hollywood's elite.