An art gallery home to a plethora of art from local artists who can often be seen hard at work.

In September 1974, a small group of athletes completed the first modern triathlon event in San Diego's Mission Bay.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

This sculpture presents commentary on a life in pursuit of profits.

A faux European lane smack dab in downtown L.A.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

A hospital closed seemingly in the middle of operations, leaving behind fodder for horror films and ghost hunters.

A beloved carnival gets a modern makeover in Los Angeles.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

An inconspicuous suburban street corner is the site of San Diego's worst air disaster.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

The freeway that never was.

This park celebrates a sister city relationship that survived the Cold War.

Where else would a linchpin of post-colonial Native American cuisine anchor the menu but a museum?

Amsterdam's narrowest house facade is a monument to 17th-century tax evasion.

The world's oldest Jewish library was founded by Sephardic Jews in 17th century Amsterdam.

This large copper bolt represents the benchmark for measuring sea levels in most of Europe.

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

Amsterdam's former hotspot for public executions and dissections.

One of Amsterdam's narrowest houses is located right across the canal from its widest.

The former headquarters of history's oldest megacorporation.

An ancient passage filled with stalls selling used books, once frequented by Vincent Van Gogh.

A public urinal so pretty, it was declared a national monument.

This city square is home to Amsterdam's oldest church and a statue honoring Dutch sex workers.