Haunting and beautiful trees, doomed to die.

This dormant volcanic crater has been converted from a roiling pit of magma to a pleasant hiking spot.

Semi-recognized center of the world, with many oddities.

Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.

This museum looks at the history of one of America's most famous prisons and most beloved albums.

This traditional garden in the San Fernando Valley doubled for Star Fleet Academy, and is irrigated entirely by wastewater.

Oldest building in California still in use.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

One of the world's longest murals depicts the history of diversity in Los Angeles.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

Bits and pieces from the ill-fated Donner Party's winter cabins.

A private home built to resemble the shape of a microscopic creature.

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.

A carousel trades in its classic horses and calliope for endangered species, native flora and fauna, and a modern soundtrack.

Dozens of lights dangle from the branches of what may be the brightest tree in Los Angeles.

A glittering South Asian anomaly in a wealthy Los Angeles suburb.

The largest dune field in the Mojave offers a chance of hearing the 'singing sands.'

A pair of large white marble lions guard this stretch of the Mojave Desert, and it is utterly mysterious how they got there.

Once a place of peaceful repose, this sanitarium now faces an uncertain future.

Dioramas and animatronics lead you through the story of Bhagavad-gita, the Indian literary classic.

An extraordinary final resting place full of oversized art, amazing statues, and dead celebrities.

From Japan to Italy, this California park explores the world's cultures through their gardens.

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

Arcadia is home to a haven for nature geeks and 80s TV lovers alike.