These unusual houses look like giant boats that washed ashore on a residential street.

A Romanesque sanctuary of calm amid the bustle of downtown Los Angeles.

This 1920s masterpiece of French Quarter architecture hides a secret tunnel used by Albert Einstein.

This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.

This unique bed and breakfast was first constructed during the 1800s by a Russian immigrant family.

An old railroad grade built for the construction of Hoover Dam is now a recreational trail featuring several tunnels and sweeping views of Lake Mead.

In one of the hottest parts of the Mojave Desert, shallow bedrock forces the typically dry Mojave River to the surface in this canyon, providing a vital oasis for humans and wildlife.

A non-native grove of 241 redwoods in Southern California.

A lawless town deep in Death Valley was famous for its riches and death rate turned YouTube famous.

Located in the remote Monitor Valley, this travertine bowl contains a scalding pool of water.

This naturally heated mountainous creek has created a group of neon blue pools of potentially deadly boiling water.

Eons old volcanic activity created one of the most stunning rock formations in the United States.

More than 25 fully functional scale replicas of famous lighthouses dot the shores of Lake Havasu.

This former open-pit manganese mine is now a massive graffiti canvas.

The world's first motel is now an administrative building for an apple farm.

A preserved factory in the "Home of the Carrousel" is now a museum dedicated to the classic wooden ride.

This former hub for crafty philosophers was founded by a writer who died aboard the infamous RMS Lusitania.

Once the central jail for Los Angeles, this building housed inmates like Al Capone, those arrested from the Zoot Suit and Watts Riots, and individuals imprisoned for their sexuality.

This Hollywood dive houses a mural painted by the artists who animated its namesake film.

A cake-themed art installation tucked away in historic Chinatown.

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.

Explore the wide world of desert plants at this unique Palm Springs botanical garden.

This ramshackle ghost town is comprised of mining-era buildings collected from around the region.

This grand memorial remembers the 20 members of the Los Angeles Times killed when the office was bombed.