Santa Cruz, California
Court of Mysteries
A strange house built only at night, with rumored mystic inspiration.
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Santa Cruz, California
A strange house built only at night, with rumored mystic inspiration.
Aptos, California
At this California chicken ranch, four bucks will get you 18 eggs and a chorus of dancing animatronic poultry.
Santa Margarita, California
The San Andreas Fault spectacularly offsets this creek.
Los Alamos, California
This unique bed and breakfast was first constructed during the 1800s by a Russian immigrant family.
Moss Landing, California
More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.
Pacific Grove, California
Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."
Pacific Grove, California
Hopeless romantics will swoon over the sweet story behind this bright and colorful home.
Monterey, California
Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
This little valley along Highway 1 is engulfed by thousands of lilies during the spring season.
Pismo Beach, California
Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.
Big Sur, California
Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.
Santa Barbara, California
For over 20 years, Lil Toot has delighted guests with narrated boat rides between Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, becoming a beloved local legend and top-rated experience for visitors.
New York, New York
The oldest operating apothecary in the US has treated everyone from Thomas Edison to Mark Twain.
New York, New York
The world’s oldest and biggest bookstore stocking only mystery, crime fiction, espionage, and thrillers.
Las Vegas, Nevada
A tiny slice shop hides down an unmarked hallway in a Las Vegas casino.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Fans have made a utility pole near where the 90s musician was shot into an ersatz memorial.
Los Angeles, California
The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.
West Hollywood, California
Located close to a movie studio lot, this restaurant has a long history of star-studded patronage.
Los Angeles, California
A quirky collection of figurines backdropped by city views is hidden next to a popular restaurant in the Hollywood hills.
Los Angeles, California
The hotel room where Janis Joplin tragically died has now become a makeshift shrine to the singer.
Los Angeles, California
A tiny rock climber scales the headstone of a beloved director.
Los Angeles, California
A macabre tour of Hollywood’s deadly history.
Los Angeles, California
There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.
Los Angeles, California
A prohibition-style speakeasy takes up residence in the last Victorian residence in Hollywood.