Elephant seals and sea lions have turned the abandoned buildings on this island into their endangered love shack.

A New England-style lighthouse along California's beautiful Highway 1 gets a re-do.

The world's first permanently occupied mountain-top observatory continues to report on the stars.

A lonely monument to the original Silicon Valley tech campus.

A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.

This massive redwood tree has stood in Northern California for nearly 2,000 years.

Anyone can control this glittery light installation with just a phone call.

The largest permanent Monopoly board makes one of the longest games even bigger.

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

One of the largest free-standing structures ever built, this dirigible hangar is now simply a giant skeleton.

This airfield played a key role in both World War II and the Cold War.

A cruise terminal that changes the atmosphere of Red Hook's industrial waterfront.

This stunning and ethereal mural symbolizes the beauty, unity, and diversity of humankind.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

This space rocket-like Buddhist stupa sits atop two giant arches and can be seen from out at sea.

A massive fallen water tank bombed by the Tamil Tigers in the final stages of the long Sri Lankan Civil War.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

Over the dunes of the Empty Quarter, the mysterious music of the desert.

"Would you like your sangria in an IV bag, or straight-up?"

Postal archives over 150 years old offer a window into Singapore's culture and tradition.

Singapore's last surviving traditional village is hidden among giant skyscrapers and modern infrastructure.

A hidey-hole sandwiched between cellphone, DVD, and jewelry stores features Tibetan delights.

This frog-themed restaurant was frequented by Picasso, Saint-Exupéry, and more.

A Wes Anderson-esque lighthouse that boasts magnificent coastal views.