One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

A visionary, futuristic sculpture in Los Angeles that never met its extraterrestrial potential.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

An elaborate gift from Claus Spreckels is now a piece of San Francisco history.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

Hopeless romantics will swoon over the sweet story behind this bright and colorful home.

Giant jewel-toned statues fill the grounds of this Cambodian Buddhist temple in California.

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

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

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

Whale bones, scrimshaw, and sperm oil make up just a part of this comprehensive collection of whaling history.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

A small section of Boise, Idaho maintains the unique culture and traditions of the Basque people.

You don't have to be a diplomat to visit the so-called Camp David of the West.

The second-largest gold nugget in existence, displayed in a Las Vegas casino conveniently named the Golden Nugget.

Back in 1952, you could get a mushroom cloud chaser with your atomic cocktail.