Places Dawn S Wants to Go

An oddity shop filled with loads of bones, skulls, crafting materials, vintage taxidermy, and more.

This bright and bubbly Palm Springs hotel was the brainchild of an iconic drag queen.

Artist Jack Pierson made this surreal sculpture in honor of Wonder Valley, a countercultural community on edge of civilization.

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

A unique local art exhibit that has continued to grow since 1989.

Santa Monica's oldest restaurant, decorated with set pieces from the Mutiny on the Bounty.

In the basement of a San Francisco performing arts center, a small museum dedicated to the history of showgirls.

Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.

The beloved dining spot stands at the cross-section of Hollywood and the Old West.

Home to secret Eastern Bloc spy equipment and the largest stretch of the original Berlin Wall outside of Germany.

This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.

This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.

Experience the glam side of air travel without leaving the ground at this speakeasy.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

Where the writer penned his famous story about a jumping frog.

Crumbling pink walls and murder memorials preserve the pioneer history of Joshua Tree.

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

Historic house-museum dedicated to the revolutionary gay graphic artist Tom of Finland.

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

The largest Star Wars collection in the world is its own galaxy of collectibles.

An eccentric folk art landmark made out of discarded bottles by an inspired "grandma."

Celebrating the transformation of trash into objects of beauty.

A 1950s Googie burger stand is now a Los Angeles landmark.

This infamous prison has a store where you can buy goods crafted by incarcerated people.