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A well-studied colony of endangered bats roosts in this abandoned Victorian Gothic mansion.

This bronze statue was dedicated to a 1966 Beatles hit.

A long-vacant Scottish Rite temple in Hollywood has been converted into an art museum filled with Masonic relics.

The cobbled together compound of a deceased artist which now serves as a filming location.

An unfortunate geological resemblance to Satan has labeled this Pasadena gorge as a passage to the underworld.

Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.

A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.

This childhood throwback has hundreds of arcade games and pinball machines to transport you back in time.

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.

In the days before HD projectors and IMAX, some of the most powerful projectors belonged to planetariums.

This strangely vacant Western amusement seems to be an empty tribute to residents of Lucerne Valley.

An eccentric folk art landmark made out of discarded bottles by an inspired "grandma."

A basement full of treasures lies beneath this inn that has worn many hats throughout its 140+ years.

An entertaining journey through the odd and strange awaits visitors to this shop.

California's largest steel arch bridge.

Hidden in the Santa Ynez Mountains off Highway 154, this tiny restaurant once served as a stagecoach stop.

This unique bed and breakfast was first constructed during the 1800s by a Russian immigrant family.

Graffiti-covered ruins that were once part of a farm owned by a mental hospital.

The disdain for this dysfunctional dam is reflected in a giant pair of scissors painted on the concrete face.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.

This L.A. fixture has been serving hot dogs out of a giant hot dog since 1946.

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.

This collector's home is a constant work in progress.