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A 1950s Googie burger stand is now a Los Angeles landmark.

An eccentric folk art landmark made out of discarded bottles by an inspired "grandma."

A magnificent, reportedly haunted mansion built for a composer by Spiritualists.

An iconic location along the Los Angeles River where countless movie scenes are filmed.

Hidden in the Santa Ynez Mountains off Highway 154, this tiny restaurant once served as a stagecoach stop.

Bits and pieces from the ill-fated Donner Party's winter cabins.

A Cold War site complete with rusty structures, hiking trails, and beautiful views.

Playable, historic pinball machines fill this Alameda museum.

A visionary, futuristic sculpture in Los Angeles that never met its extraterrestrial potential.

In the middle of the desert, miles from any human life, sat an anomalous pay phone that still magically answers your calls.

Rare collectibles from automated musical instruments to 250 unique automobiles.

Contemporary art inspired by natural history and science drawing on ancient techniques in a modern world.

Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.

A library built during San Francisco's pioneer times is a student's retreat, bibliophile's sanctuary, and chess player's delight.

Legendary prop shop filled with one man's collection of scientific curiosities.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

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

Millions of years of oxidation make a drive down this winding Death Valley road surprisingly colorful.

This San Diego museum is dedicated to preserving women’s historic achievements.

The memorial to the victims of the Jonestown Massacre carries the names of 918 lost, including one name people wish wasn't there.

Its dark depths conceal millions of rare, delicate crystal formations.

Spiral labyrinth hidden in the hills above Oakland, CA.

The graffiti-covered remnants of a former triangulation station are balanced precariously on this California peak.

Like a kitschy mirage in the Mojave, this eatery serves up classic 50s-style diner meals and a dinosaur sculpture garden.