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The sea once considered an ecological wasteland is now called "crown jewel of avian biodiversity" by scientists.

A New England-style lighthouse along California's beautiful Highway 1 gets a re-do.

This hidden fire lookout offers spectacular views of Sequoia National Park.

Across Ring Mountain is a vast collection of Native American petroglyphs unique to the region.

This "synagogue" is not what it seems to be.

The world's first permanently occupied mountain-top observatory continues to report on the stars.

A Roman-inspired temple once controlled half of San Francisco's waters.

A futuristic-looking beach house built for the owner of a snack food brand.

A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.

The artwork that Italians felt California didn't deserve.

The oldest lighthouse on America's west coast no longer needs keepers, yet they maintain the site anyhow.

A plaque and memorabilia collection mark where A&W got its start.

One of the best absinthe distilleries in the United States.

An ominous concrete cube cuts a dystopian silhouette atop this California mountain.

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

The Zalud family experienced a number of tragedies in one decade, giving rise to rumors that the 19th century house is haunted.

Overflowing with shipping containers, this location has been transformed into a massive workspace for artists.

This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”

Once the gateway to the utopian dream-village of a Civil War embalmer.

An abandoned 1920s-era stretch of cabins now overshadowed by the 66 Motel.

The long, arduous journey of the stones of the Abbey of New Clairvaux.

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

These lush groves of fan palms rise up like oases out of southern California's Colorado Desert.

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