A British pub embodies the spirit of a California legend.

"The Star Factory" cranked out Hollywood stars like nobody's business.

Pasadena glamour turned government issue.

A local dialect born in the late 19th century is only spoken in this isolated California valley.

Celebrating the transformation of trash into objects of beauty.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

The beauty and the beast of hydraulic mining is on full display at this California Historic State Park.

A rich history stashed behind an unassuming door in the heart of Gold Country.

A picturesque example of brute-force engineering conquering nature.

Hidden inside a gift shop that doubles as a museum, this gargantuan yo-yo can only be operated by crane.

The San Andreas Fault spectacularly offsets this creek.

This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”

This Chase branch is an homage to Old Hollywood.

An informal walk of fame in front of a Hollywood office building remembers a comedic great and his associates.

A miniature train theme park, free to the public, laying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains.

A surprise blip of color and kitsch.

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

This quiet park's strange sedimentary spires were named after Kodak's color film.

This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

This beloved roadside attraction welcomes visitors with his signature neon smile.

Officially named the "Loneliest Road in America," this barren stretch of Nevada road offers almost nothing but sky and open fields.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.