Inyo County, California
Artist's Drive
Millions of years of oxidation make a drive down this winding Death Valley road surprisingly colorful.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Inyo County, California
Millions of years of oxidation make a drive down this winding Death Valley road surprisingly colorful.
Baker, California
No one’s quite sure why there's a metal megaphone bolted on two rocks in the middle of the Mojave Desert.
Hillsborough, California
A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.
Garden Grove, California
Megachurch turned Catholic church comprised of 10,000 glass panes.
Inyo County, California
A hard-to-reach oasis in a desolate corner of Death Valley National Park.
Gilroy, California
Home to the "Circus" trees created by Axel Erlandson.
San Luis Obispo, California
A deserted hodgepodge of experimental structures designed by nearby university students.
Ramona, California
This Pringle-shaped ledge makes for the perfect photo op.
Joshua Tree, California
An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.
Landers, California
A regular looking rock with an unbelievable history.
Topanga, California
An unreal vintage shop that wears its dadaist influence on its zombie fish.
Eureka, California
Commonly referred to as the most photographed Victorian home in the United States.
Los Angeles, California
An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.
Los Angeles, California
Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.
San Francisco, California
A hidden subterranean installation offers a view of the sky.
San Francisco, California
This concrete tangle of square pipes has stood as a proud thorn in the city's side since the '70s.
Calistoga, California
California's own medieval Italian castle, authentic down to the 300-year-old iron maiden in the dungeon.
Napa, California
The largest drain hole in the world.
Bodfish, California
One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.
Newport Beach, California
Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.
Calipatria, California
This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.
Bolinas, California
This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.
Los Angeles, California
In a city filled with Frank Gehry buildings, one stands out as one of the architect's weirder works.
Los Angeles, California
Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.