With its peeling paint and faded sign, this theater-turned-recycling plant is a nostalgic relic of 1950s Americana.

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

Inky sludge oozes to the surface of this beach thanks to a rare natural tar seep.

Happy harbor seals frolic and snooze on this warm, sandy stretch of coast.

The ruins of the castle that chemicals built.

The first attack on the continental U.S. during WWII occurred off the coast of a quiet California golf course.

This little gem of Spanish Colonial architecture has been abandoned since the 1950s.

Hidden in the Santa Ynez Mountains off Highway 154, this tiny restaurant once served as a stagecoach stop.

A popular winter vacation destination for migrating monarch butterflies.

Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

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.

The beautiful behemoth is one of the largest trees of its kind in the United States.

The home of one of California's most important horticulturalists wilts amidst a lovely park.

This house is a mosaic of tiled artwork sourced from local artists.

One incredible room in the Santa Barbara Courthouse is covered in wall-to-wall canvas murals.

This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.