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The site of murders and Satanic cult gatherings.

Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.

A black and white painted wall creates an optical illusion in the California desert.

The Hopi-style structure was built by the man who discovered Desert Hot Springs' famous mineral water.

Built in the early 70s, the ruins of dinosaurs are all that remains of a man’s dream to build a free dinosaur themed mini golf course

Decommissioned experimental solar facilities that pioneered solar energy technology.

A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.

The restored estate of a wealthy rancher was once at the heart of an unprecedented legal victory.

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

A glittering South Asian anomaly in a wealthy Los Angeles suburb.

This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

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

Suburban observatory was personal lab of the father of modern astrophysics.

Bug-devouring flora are the stars of a special wing of the glass conservatory.

This former stomping grounds of the most eminent astronomers of the early 20th century.

Gorgeous purple flowers drape from the world's largest blossoming plant.

A relic from a forgotten bakery chain still spins atop a diner.

Arcadia is home to a haven for nature geeks and 80s TV lovers alike.

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

An unexpected and peaceful oasis on a hillside.

This ramshackle ghost town is comprised of mining-era buildings collected from around the region.

The liveliest ghost town in the state.

Abandoned hotel with adjacent lake and golf course.