Places kari27ulrich Wants to Go

A lonely Gondola stuck on a traffic circle sits in a spot where it once would have floated down the Grand Canal.

A "haunted" landmark on the coast of Southern California.

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Remants of foundations, streets, and streetcar tracks inhabit the cliffs where a landslide occurred in 1929.

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.

Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.

This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

What began as an illegal art installation has become a symbol for unity, ocean awareness, and coastline preservation.

This unique sanctuary invites you to interact with the beautiful birds.

This ancient cave is home to a museum, bar, and is filled with fluorescent minerals.

This historic pink parlor keeps Phoenicians cool with homemade, retro ice creams.

A museum dedicated to the history and art of staying clean.

A clear blue swimming hole with hidden caves, still unexplored.

A mysterious "wedding cake" castle in the middle of the urban desert.

An open-air, roadside eatery celebrating a historic indigenous cuisine of complicated significance.

Come for the pizza, stay for a performance on the world's largest theater pipe organ.

This collection of Wild West movie memorabilia also claims to hold some secrets of the Lost Dutchman's mine.

Some of the tallest ancient American ruins continue to inspire awe and curiosity.

This collection of vintage signs reflects the long and colorful history of this Arizona town.

The 7,000-foot finish line of America’s first Olympic Trials marathon.

One woman's UFO-themed campground, complete with self-built energy vortexes, UFO-themed weddings, and magic bushes.

The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.