Trick water gardens from 1619 featuring a 200 piece mechanical theater powered by water.

The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.

Megachurch turned Catholic church comprised of 10,000 glass panes.

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

On a quiet suburban street stands a peculiarly decorated house covered in mosaics.

Perhaps the most unique of any Frank Gehry design for one simple reason: Gehry himself actually lives here.

Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.

The Mighty Wurlitzer organ continues to belt out the tunes at downtown El Segundo's historic home for silent and classic movies.

Chewing gum tycoon's memorial lies perched over wife's botanical gardens on Santa Catalina Island.

Each year these high desert hills are absolutely covered with poppy flowers in a surreal show of nature.

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

Costumed elves and mountain bikers co-exist peacefully at this abandoned Christmas-themed adventure park.

Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.

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

A colorful architectural gem in Seattle’s uniquely modern Central Library.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.