After starting as a whimsical tourist attraction that eventually found its way to ruin, these renovated canals offer a lush and exotic locale on the Pacific Coast.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

A creek tumbles over a series of step-like rocks to create this scenic water feature.

It's easy to see why this eclectic architectural wonder has been dubbed the "Spaceship House."

Apparently, the whole cosmos emanates from this plain concrete tower.

The fictional star of "Breaking Bad" is memorialized with a real-life gravestone in his hometown.

A replica that won't float away.

The final resting place of a space program monolith, soon to be unveiled again to the public.

Most famous work of one of Frank Lloyd Wright's sons.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

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

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

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

This old selenite mine is dotted with tiny crystals that make it shimmer like it's covered in glitter.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

This famous Nevada gold mine, once a hotbed of Wild West shenanigans, is now open for tours.

A mining town once rife with murderous disputes over its copious treasures now creates income as a popular spot for photo shoots.

Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.

A giant open-air sculpture made of over 200 full-sized boats.

These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.