An old whaling station now serves to give the public a look at the commercial whaling industry, no longer a part of Monterey's economy.

Windswept and remote, this island was once the home of a rare mammoth and today is home to a rare tree.

Rusty pieces of metal jutting out of a breakwater are all that's visible of the 12,500-ton ocean liner that capsized just off the beach.

It would be a crime to miss it.

One man's quest for the ultimate road trip vehicle.

The freeway that never was.

A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.

This simple highway curve has become a comedic pilgrimage site.

This crumbling Death Valley mining complex was known for its use of giant, 20-mule team wagons.

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

The words of the neighborhood's most famous poets adorn four concrete walls.

A giant desert bird that once swung music fans at Coachella now has a home in a nearby traffic circle.

This little gem of Spanish Colonial architecture has been abandoned since the 1950s.

Common all over Japan, kōbans are small community police boxes, and now one is guarding one of L.A.’s megamalls.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

Abandoned in 2009, this once popular resort destination now stands frozen in time.

This stately structure has been abandoned for half a century.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

This futuristic bridge is one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world.

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

Guns that have been defending San Francisco since 1904.

These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.

A charming desert roadside bakery that produces 10 times more bread daily than it has residents in its town.

An Old West film set seen in countless TV shows and movies is open for the public to explore.