An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.

Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.

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

One man's quest for the ultimate road trip vehicle.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

San Diego's most historic and haunted home.

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

The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

After starting as a whimsical tourist attraction that eventually found its way to ruin, these renovated canals offer a lush and exotic locale on the Pacific Coast.

60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high-power conical Tesla Coil.

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

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

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.

Some of the tallest ancient American ruins continue to inspire awe and curiosity.

This fireplace-turned-monument pays tribute to the assassinated U.S. president.

Hike the unusual hoodoos and rock formations that form this little-known natural wonder.

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.

A frozen oasis lies beneath the scorching New Mexico desert.