McKittrick, California
Penny Bar
Hidden in the back of a disused small town hotel is a dive bar shellacked with over a million pennies.
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McKittrick, California
Hidden in the back of a disused small town hotel is a dive bar shellacked with over a million pennies.
Santa Barbara, California
This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.
Yermo, California
Like a kitschy mirage in the Mojave, this eatery serves up classic 50s-style diner meals and a dinosaur sculpture garden.
Near Lake Arrowhead, California
Costumed elves and mountain bikers co-exist peacefully at this abandoned Christmas-themed adventure park.
Oxnard, California
Rusty pieces of metal jutting out of a breakwater are all that's visible of the 12,500-ton ocean liner that capsized just off the beach.
Lake Elsinore, California
This stately structure has been abandoned for half a century.
Crestline, California
Carved by a waterfall in a hard-to-reach rock formation, this heart-shaped rock has inspired romantics for decades.
Hesperia, California
The last Americana on Route 66.
Crestline, California
This temple, built by an eccentric religious leader before his death, sits guarded and in ruins.
El Mirage, California
Where decommissioned airplanes and helicopters go to become part of Hollywood.
Irvine, California
One of the largest helium balloons in the U.S. is a 112-foot ginormous orange.
Chino, California
A museum dedicated to restoring vintage aircraft, located at a working airport.
Simi Valley, California
An eccentric folk art landmark made out of discarded bottles by an inspired "grandma."
Simi Valley, California
The ruins of the movie ranch owned by actor and stuntman Ray "Crash" Corrigan.
Calabasas, California
A glittering South Asian anomaly in a wealthy Los Angeles suburb.
Los Angeles, California
Large but largely ignored, these 42 life-size Liberty Bell replicas were a peculiar, unexplained feature on the facade of a Macy's department store.
Los Angeles, California
A Cold War site complete with rusty structures, hiking trails, and beautiful views.
Irwindale, California
Fans of the spicy bright-red sauce can tour where it's made.
La Habra Heights, California
About 80% of all U.S. avocados are descendants of Rudolph Hass's glorious tree.
Hacienda Heights, California
An unexpected and peaceful oasis on a hillside.
Los Angeles, California
Authentic gondola hanging from the ceiling, notable mural in the back room.
Sierra Madre, California
Gorgeous purple flowers drape from the world's largest blossoming plant.
Santa Monica, California
"The only replacement for a DC-3 is another DC-3."
Los Angeles, California
Sister store to the Echo Park Time Travel Store.