Make a wish at what might be America's only Catholic shrine to a sinner.

Sleep where gangsters fell amidst smoke and flame, with nary a bullethole to show for the legendary struggle.

A stone pillar marking the location of the westernmost battle of the American Civil War only honors one side of the conflict.

In Tucson a giant metal snake helps pedestrians cross a busy highway.

Sports history, made in the Arroyo Seco.

More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.

One of Hollywood’s favorite government buildings.

A giant desert bird that once swung music fans at Coachella now has a home in a nearby traffic circle.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

Hiding amid the largest camellia collection in the country lies a charming children's maze, donated by a secret admirer.

A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.

Like a kitschy mirage in the Mojave, this eatery serves up classic 50s-style diner meals and a dinosaur sculpture garden.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

A shining, cold, black organ lies in San Francisco's financial district.

This “living museum” at UCLA exhibits thousands of plant species from all over the world.

An ominous concrete cube cuts a dystopian silhouette atop this California mountain.

Perhaps the most unique of any Frank Gehry design for one simple reason: Gehry himself actually lives here.

This enormous World War II relic is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

A herd of 150 bison live on California's Santa Catalina Island and are at the heart of an ongoing debate between environmental protection and economic expansion.

The first life claimed by this record-breaking peak wasn't lost to exposure or a fall, but rather lightning.

Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.