The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

Each year these high desert hills are absolutely covered with poppy flowers in a surreal show of nature.

Named after a bandit and the star of several Hollywood prehistoric landscapes, these sandstone formations are a historical part of the Los Angeles natural landscape.

A former utopian healing center created by a huckster and built by derelicts.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.

An eerie natural formation that looks right back at you.

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.

These lush groves of fan palms rise up like oases out of southern California's Colorado Desert.

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

The cobbled together compound of a deceased artist which now serves as a filming location.

Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

A library of rare occult books in Los Angeles.

This “living museum” at UCLA exhibits thousands of plant species from all over the world.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high-power conical Tesla Coil.

This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.