Joshua Tree, California
The Station Joshua Tree
Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.
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Joshua Tree, California
Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.
Newbury Park, California
A basement full of treasures lies beneath this inn that has worn many hats throughout its 140+ years.
Huntington Beach, California
This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.
Pasadena, California
Former 1954 Del Mar Train Station now serves signature cocktails and delightful culinary treats, and still operates as a Metro stop.
San Luis Obispo, California
A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.
Huntington Beach, California
Museum dedicated to the preservation of surf culture.
Los Angeles, California
World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.
Los Angeles, California
The Hollywood home of Kermit the Frog and Yoda used to be Charlie Chaplin's film studio.
Reno, Nevada
The arch that celebrated the completion of the Lincoln and Victory highways.
San Francisco, California
Beneath the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge is the “Gibraltar of the West Coast,” a fort built to protect the San Francisco Bay from naval attack.
San Diego, California
A hidden courtyard houses early 20th-century plaster masterpieces.
Virginia City, Nevada
A Wild West saloon that helped define a generation of psychedelic rock.
Las Vegas, Nevada
An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.
Las Vegas, Nevada
This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Temporary Burning Man sculpture made of two 18-wheelers.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Back in 1952, you could get a mushroom cloud chaser with your atomic cocktail.
Las Vegas, Nevada
“Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza” at this joint filled with Evel Knievel memorabilia.
Las Vegas, Nevada
The so-called "Father of Las Vegas" had the city's first telephone installed in his office in 1907.
Las Vegas, Nevada
An 1870s ranch for pioneers, rodeo stars, and divorcees was abandoned and left for dead, until the city reopened it for exploration.
Las Vegas, Nevada
This institution collects the history of burlesque dancing with a titillating collection of ephemera and pasties.
Jordan Valley, Oregon
A ghost town in a remote corner of Oregon hosts a touching tribute to Sacagawea’s son.
Culver City, California
A modern day curiosity cabinet.
Los Angeles, California
Rare collectibles from automated musical instruments to 250 unique automobiles.