Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

A popular swimming hole that hides one of America's most deadly diving spots.

A world-class observatory in the California desert.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

Where there's quartz, there must be gold. Thus is the story of the mines of Julian, and the titillating times of the Gold Rush.

The site of murders and Satanic cult gatherings.

Oldest building in California still in use.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

One of the only known surviving coconut palm trees in the entire state.

A surreal, Gaudi-inspired play space near an Anaheim community center.

Megachurch turned Catholic church comprised of 10,000 glass panes.

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

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.

This secluded date farm can be reached only by following a bumpy, single-lane desert road.

The world’s largest concentrated solar plant generates as many problems as megawatts.

Nevada's largest cactus collection stands outside a candy mogul's small factory.

Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.

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

Twelve plaster figures inspired by da Vinci's famed painting haunt the desert landscape above a real-life ghost town.

The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.

This institution collects the history of burlesque dancing with a titillating collection of ephemera and pasties.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

Odd outsider art installations surround a Gold Rush-era ghost town.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.