The sea once considered an ecological wasteland is now called "crown jewel of avian biodiversity" by scientists.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

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

An airy would-be solution to a housing shortage.

The first AIDS memorial chapel in San Francisco and one of only a few in the U.S.

This little blue house pokes out over the campus of UC San Diego, seven stories high.

A pair of large white marble lions guard this stretch of the Mojave Desert, and it is utterly mysterious how they got there.

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.

A bigger-than-life pun that has become a beacon of altruism.

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."

Located near the U.S.-Mexico border, this park remembers the famous raid of General Francisco “Pancho” Villa and his soldiers.

This sculpture is intended to reset a person’s creativity.

This is one really big nut.

Life-sized sculpture of a blue whale made of hand-recycled plastic trash.

The old Route 66 town straddling Texas and New Mexico died along with the Main Street of America.

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.

Human remains in varying states of decay are strewn about this Texas State facility for scientific study.

The top of a giant mesa, just outside of Amarillo, appears to float in the sky above.

Minimalist modern art on a repurposed military base in rural Texas.