A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

At this deceptively beautiful beach, nothing is what it seems.

You don't have to be a diplomat to visit the so-called Camp David of the West.

An off-grid art installation that encourages its visitors to imagine a world without waste.

This sculpture garden in Death Valley makes you feel like you've slipped into some alternate reality.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

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

Formerly frequented by Hollywood stars and now open for tours.

Nevada's largest cactus collection stands outside a candy mogul's small factory.

The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.

This Chase branch is an homage to Old Hollywood.

These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."

A few iconic structures are all that remain of America’s first outdoor shopping mall.

Pay your respects to departed pets, both celebrity and otherwise.

A mountain range on an active U.S. Navy base hides thousands of mysterious prehistoric rock carvings.

This collector's home is a constant work in progress.

This forgotten Frank Lloyd Wright house is an architectural marvel at the end of a sleepy residential street.

This enormous World War II relic is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

The idyllic colonial home of the artist behind the famous portraits of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.