Places ghoulfiend Wants to Go

A tiny theater hidden in an alley plays a constant stream of short silent films for anyone willing to peer through the peephole.

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

An amazing collection of fantastic reptiles, amphibians, spiders, and insects.

Spiral labyrinth hidden in the hills above Oakland, CA.

Bonsai garden in Oakland is curated by the first non-Japanese female bonsai master in the United States.

Neoclassical Revival mansion and set of horror cult classic Phantasm.

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.

Built in 1899, this luxurious home was part of one of the first gated communities in Los Angeles.

Every weekend, the parking lot of this Buddhist temple turns into a Thai street-food paradise.

World War II-era Nazi compound nestled in the Santa Monica hills.

Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.

Nancy Thompson's Home from "A Nightmare on Elm Street."

This 'Murder House' grand mansion has starred in everything from Bones to Buffy.

The remains of the first punk club in L.A.

This small cave in the center of Isla Colon doubles as a sanctuary.

A mysterious dark-skinned Christ statue has been this town's religious center for centuries.

The translucent turquoise hue of these natural swimming pools comes from a high concentration of minerals.

Balanced rock sculptures pay tribute to a murdered conservationist and his pioneer wife.

This lovely public park has an intriguing past and unique wooden bridges made of concrete.

A flooded Mexican cave that hides a river beneath the water.

A magical sinkhole on the Yucatán Peninsula is adorned with mini waterfalls and hanging vines.

Skulls from the plague of 1656 and World War II bombings are united by a cult dedicated to caring for the ancient dead.

A rococo room covered entirely in porcelain originally constructed for another royal residence.

A surreal botanical garden with an even more surreal tour guide.