Places bsuto Wants to Go

A local prank turned town icon.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

This fast-food outlet is the only space and UFO-themed McDonalds in the world.

There’s a hidden military meme engraved on the World War II Memorial.

The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.

The medieval "Bearded Man" relief still serves as a clever flood warning marker.

Everyone from Alan Ginsberg to The Rolling Stones has stopped by this classic dive bar.

Although it has never been a secret ninja base, this shrine still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

An LED art installation composed of 600 poles wrapped in kimono fabric.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

In September 1974, a small group of athletes completed the first modern triathlon event in San Diego's Mission Bay.

The high point on the 16th president's eponymous roadway is marked by a massive version of his head.

The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.

Visitors to this museum will discover that kaleidoscopes are much more than toys.

The first location of the eventual video game giant.

When it was built in 1929, this historic bridge was the only place to cross the Colorado River for 600 miles.

This sculpture presents commentary on a life in pursuit of profits.

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

The real faces of Venice beach captured on Romanesque columns.

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

The neighborhood of Eagle Rock is named after a gigantic boulder with a shadowy surprise.

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

An L.A. traffic island where the faces of locals have been carved into massive granite eggs.