Los Angeles, California
The Magic Castle
The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.
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Los Angeles, California
The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.
Culver City, California
A modern day curiosity cabinet.
Llano, California
The remnants of a failed socialist commune can still be found just off a California highway.
San Diego, California
The tiniest tiki room in San Diego.
Buttonwillow, California
In the country around Buttonwillow, California, a marker commemorates a revealing moment in the story of a water colony from the fictional Kcymaerxthaere that sought independence.
Los Angeles, California
Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.
Anaheim, California
The hidden jewel of Disneyland: a members only playground for the Disney elite.
San Francisco, California
This residential door allows San Francisco muggles a glimpse at the wizarding world.
San Francisco, California
A free, public museum dedicated to the fascinating science of sight.
San Francisco, California
A famous alternative culture epicenter and where Joplin serenaded young hippies.
San Francisco, California
California's most comprehensive horticultural library.
San Francisco, California
Barely visible foundations remain where Stow Lake’s “observatory” once welcomed visitors.
San Francisco, California
Thirteen trees representing the original thirteen colonies were planted with soil from historic Revolutionary battlefields.
Bainbridge Island, Washington
Mysterious ancient petroglyphs carved on a glacial boulder at the tip of Bainbridge Island.
Oroville, California
The oldest orange tree in California spawned a generation of citrus farmers.
Lancaster, California
Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.
Tecopa, California
This sculpture garden in Death Valley makes you feel like you've slipped into some alternate reality.
Inyo County, California
The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.
California City, California
The "3rd largest" city in California is an empty mirage of suburbia in the middle of nowhere.
Bakersfield, California
An antique store houses the last operational diner from the defunct department store chain.
Isla Vista, California
360-degree virtual reality chamber physically immerses scientists into their data.
Woodside, California
Successful artist residence program has filled this ranch with dozens of sculptures over the years.
Cambria, California
Cambria's most unique B&B features creative surroundings and fantastic food.
Santa Cruz, California
A strange house built only at night, with rumored mystic inspiration.