The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.

This electric green sulphur lake in New Zealand looks like a cartoonish radioactive dump site.

Fake rail crossings mark the site of an influential doctor's demise.

Steinbeck's old stomping grounds, immortalized in Cannery Row.

This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

This shop specializes in oddities and Victorian-inspired wonders.

Dive bar built out of the remains of a whaling ship.

Barely visible foundations remain where Stow Lake’s “observatory” once welcomed visitors.

Thirteen trees representing the original thirteen colonies were planted with soil from historic Revolutionary battlefields.

A quiet marker in memory of local men and women lost in WWI.

San Francisco’s condensed garden of incredible plant growth.

The first North American landing spot for James Cook on his third voyage of discovery in the Pacific.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

Trails through lava-carved tube-caves display sparkling bacteria and a rich history.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

Adolph Sutro's little-known, geographically inaccurate, deprecated monument.

The restored and active Victorian-era final resting place of San Francisco.

Staircase winds down the side of Telegraph Hill through gardens, wild parrots flying overhead.

Nursery with extensive collection of flesh-eating plants operated by the author of "The Savage Garden."

Concrete strongholds stand guard over the Golden Gate.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.