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

A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.

The cluster of boulders near Fort Irwin is covered in military insignia.

Colorful sedimentary rock layers provide opportunities both for hiking and photography.

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.

The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."

A unique local art exhibit that has continued to grow since 1989.

The beautiful behemoth is one of the largest trees of its kind in the United States.

Unusual white sandstone formations in the Los Padres National Forest.

San Francisco's first World's Fair, dedicated to the wonders of California.

Alleyway plaque commemorating the death of a fictional character in The Maltese Falcon, not far from the author's home.

At the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, a small sign basically begs for a high-five.

An elaborate gift from Claus Spreckels is now a piece of San Francisco history.

A masterpiece in Golden Gate Park by virtue of the artist’s debt.

One of the oldest producers of hand-folded fortune cookies still uses its original secret recipe.

Faceless white figures loom over the city from the rooftop.

Visible below the waves are memorials to the city's Gold Rush dead.

The disdain for this dysfunctional dam is reflected in a giant pair of scissors painted on the concrete face.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.