Big Sur, California
McWay Falls and Waterfall House Ruins
This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.
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Big Sur, California
This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.
Jarbidge, Nevada
One of the most remote spots in America and the first protected wilderness area in Nevada, named after an old legend.
Molson, Washington
This former mining hub holds a surprising abundance of undisturbed relics from the Old West.
New York, New York
Under a glass sidewalk lie the remains of some of Manhattan's oldest buildings.
Los Cerrillos, New Mexico
This sparsely populated town offers a look back in time.
Asotin, Washington
The century-old remains of an abandoned farm town in eastern Washington.
Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico
A sapling of the legendary tree where conquistador Hernán Cortés sat and wept after an Aztec uprising.
Twentynine Palms, California
The decaying adobe remains of an old homestead are just off the beaten path in Joshua Tree National Park.
Los Angeles, California
L.A.'s oldest operating bowling alley is a beautifully restored homage to its speakeasy days.
Los Angeles, California
The neighborhood shop is a sort of tiny cactus museum full of exotic specimens you can take home.
Los Angeles, California
A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.
Los Angeles, California
The programmatic glory of LA's giant whiskey barrel building has become an upscale reminder of the city's kitschy roadside past.
Los Angeles, California
Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.
Los Angeles, California
Panorama exhibition hall in old silent theater with a beautiful backyard garden.
Los Angeles, California
Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.
Los Angeles, California
The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.
Searchlight, Nevada
Formerly frequented by Hollywood stars and now open for tours.
Los Angeles, California
A little barn in the middle of the city preserving Hollywood treasures since 1985.
Los Angeles, California
This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.
Los Angeles, California
This Chase branch is an homage to Old Hollywood.
Kingman, Arizona
Don't blink or you'll miss it.
Montrose, Colorado
An eclectic collection of artifacts from the Wild West is preserved in a remote fictional pioneer town.
Nevada City, California
Hidden in a hotel parking lot is a strange historical plaque erected by an obscure fraternal society.