Places Britta Shoot Wants to Go

A herd of 150 bison live on California's Santa Catalina Island and are at the heart of an ongoing debate between environmental protection and economic expansion.

This mysterious petroglyph evokes the ancient swastika symbol but was later vandalized with the more troublesome Nazi one.

This airstrip atoll is uninhabited by humans, but absolutely full of birds.

The creator of the carousel's bingo-pinball hybrid survives in California's oldest gaming establishment.

A historic hotel in an old California railroad town with a rowdy reputation.

This San Diego museum is dedicated to preserving women’s historic achievements.

This historic tower in the California desert promises visitors a "vortex of good vibes".

A charming desert roadside bakery that produces 10 times more bread daily than it has residents in its town.

Huge otherworldly domed rocks on the shore of a deadly lake.

The longest burning light bulb in the world.

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

The most isolated mailbox in America lets desert travelers record their passing.

Built by the inventor of the radio, this abandoned hotel has housed early radio employees, military men, and a dangerous cult.

This old mining town, deep in the California desert, has a year-round population of one.

An eccentric folk art landmark made out of discarded bottles by an inspired "grandma."

Discover for yourself what Herb Caen referred to as "the best kept secret in the Bay Area."

Ancient human, animal, and geometric figures drawn in the earth.

No matter what it might seem like on film, most scenes filmed on a plane are filmed at this LA studio.

An unfortunate geological resemblance to Satan has labeled this Pasadena gorge as a passage to the underworld.

Julia Morgan's Moorish-Gothic labyrinth of fountains, trees, natural light and Oakland's notable dead.

Unique collection containing a wide and curious range of contraceptive items.

Where beautiful signs live on forever.

An urban laboratory.

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.