Longtime headquarters of controversial boys' club for the world's wealthiest and most powerful.

San Francisco's oldest operating hotel, with a Victorian atmosphere and a "haunted" fourth floor.

Gold Rush-era tombstones line the park's paths.

The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.

This 19th-century church is now a popular roller rink.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

The one-time watch house for incoming ships at the Golden Gate now stands abandoned and hidden in trees.

A shop full of natural curiosities, carnivorous plants, and costumed taxidermied mice.

Get lost in this haunting fairytale art walk through a man-made eucalyptus grove.

An essential stop before plundering, BYO Cutlass.

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

A shrine built to combat the bad karma of a commercial venture.

This triumphal 16th-century arched gateway leads to the oldest street in Palermo.

Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.

First founded in 1472, this is the oldest bank in the world. Its history may explain why we call financial institutions "banks."

This Roman monument is surrounded by more recent construction, offering a stark contrast between ancient architecture and the modern urban landscape.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

Hopeless romantics will swoon over the sweet story behind this bright and colorful home.

Once America’s most beautiful army base, this abandoned military fort on the coast of Monterey Bay has been left to the elements.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

This remarkably simple jail went over a century without an escape.

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.