Places iambe100 Wants to Go

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

Built in the early 70s, the ruins of dinosaurs are all that remains of a man’s dream to build a free dinosaur themed mini golf course

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

The Route 66 institution that inspired Taco Bell also served as an important headquarters for Mexican-American social movements.

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.

Costumed elves and mountain bikers co-exist peacefully at this abandoned Christmas-themed adventure park.

Meet California's largest recorded lodgepole pine: an 11-story-tall, 440-year-old living relic that has survived centuries of disaster to rank among the world's greatest forest giants.

A 57-foot stained-glass dome from a Parisian tango house now crowns a wine bar in the San Bernardino Mountains.

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

At 130 years old and 126 feet tall, it is the largest known example of the rare Torrey pine tree.

Its vast collection details the history of this Santa Barbara beach town.

Inky sludge oozes to the surface of this beach thanks to a rare natural tar seep.

For over 20 years, Lil Toot has delighted guests with narrated boat rides between Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, becoming a beloved local legend and top-rated experience for visitors.

The beautiful behemoth is one of the largest trees of its kind in the United States.

This house is a mosaic of tiled artwork sourced from local artists.

One incredible room in the Santa Barbara Courthouse is covered in wall-to-wall canvas murals.

The home of one of California's most important horticulturalists wilts amidst a lovely park.

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

A unique local art exhibit that has continued to grow since 1989.

This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.

The abandoned personal amusement park of the King of Pop.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

Coastal dunes, site of buried Egyptian movie set and former utopian colony.

A Mysterious Masonic tomb in San Luis Obispo.