This recently rediscovered Civil War-era submarine was the first to ever sink an enemy ship.

One of many reminders of Tesla's scientific contributions overlooks the falls which inspired him.

Jurassic Park—A Still Life.

The location along the shores of the Great Salt Lake of what was once called, "The Coney Island of the West", now sits barren due to arson and time.

Come for the speed, leave in love with the desert.

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

Rare collectibles from automated musical instruments to 250 unique automobiles.

A free library to stumble across, one of many placed worldwide if you know where to look.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

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

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

The American rainmaker and a burst dam.

Giant nude woman of Tijuana is also the artist's home.

Not truly a ship nor a building, the Navy's first and last "landship" is now abandoned due to clerical issues.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

This futuristic bridge is one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

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

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

San Diego's most historic and haunted home.

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