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An outdoor display of military missiles developed at Point Mugu Naval Base.

Abandoned in 2009, this once popular resort destination now stands frozen in time.

Two historic and closed cemeteries, separated by a low income apartment building.

Rusty pieces of metal jutting out of a breakwater are all that's visible of the 12,500-ton ocean liner that capsized just off the beach.

French prisoners carved these boats from the bones of their meat rations.

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

Kayak out to a floating restroom.

Explore more than 130,000 new and used books in the "world's largest outdoor bookstore."

Unusual white sandstone formations in the Los Padres National Forest.

Make sweet music as you walk through this interactive sonic sculpture.

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

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

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

Happy harbor seals frolic and snooze on this warm, sandy stretch of coast.

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.

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.

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.

This little gem of Spanish Colonial architecture has been abandoned since the 1950s.

The first attack on the continental U.S. during WWII occurred off the coast of a quiet California golf course.

360-degree virtual reality chamber physically immerses scientists into their data.

Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.

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