Places clairebeware Wants to Go

Burping, gurgling geothermal mud pots by the Salton Sea.

An old-timey medicine shop that once served Chinese laborers during the Gold Rush is still open for business to this day.

Legendary frontman of the Doors looms in this giant mural by famed Venice muralist, Rip Cronk.

One of the best collections of antique printing machinery in the world.

This desert oddity hides in plain sight thanks to a cartographic error and a desert explorer with a punny sense of humor.

Machinery left over from California's once thriving mercury industry now attracts artists and explorers.

The overgrown ruins of a once thriving World War I-era copper mine.

Whiskey lovers, this is your happy place.

This sun-scorched lakebed contains samples of half the natural elements known to humankind.

Where the polar bear watches over everything, and every drink is a double.

This little museum has an exhibit devoted to the elusive forest denizens.

Nose around a unique collection of more than 300 natural aromas used to craft fragrances.

This unique sanctuary invites you to interact with the beautiful birds.

If you are looking for a used Russian battery, Chinese Ham Radio or other electronic oddities this Flea Market is a good place to start.

An artist's vision for connectivity spans seven continents and 16 countries.

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

Hidden among the multi-million dollar mansions in the Santa Cruz hills is a sanctuary for troubled birds.

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

This stockpile of junked electronic and mechanical gadgets is a favorite among Hollywood prop masters.

The hundreds of movies and television shows shot in this high desert town are commemorated in a unique museum.

No one’s quite sure why there's a metal megaphone bolted on two rocks in the middle of the Mojave Desert.

A surreal, Gaudi-inspired play space near an Anaheim community center.

The former Naval shipyard is open for exploring - mostly.

About 80% of all U.S. avocados are descendants of Rudolph Hass's glorious tree.