Places kimmberlybowen Wants to Go

Dioramas and animatronics lead you through the story of Bhagavad-gita, the Indian literary classic.

The cobbled together compound of a deceased artist which now serves as a filming location.

Stroll the grounds built by murder, suicide, and dirty oil money at one of Hollywood's most filmed mansions.

Storybook cottage in Beverly Hills was once the site of 1920s silent film studio, affectionately known as "The Witch's House."

Handmade treasures from around the world.

This quirky roadside attraction dives into the many theories surrounding North America's most infamous hairy cryptid.

An eccentric folk art landmark made out of discarded bottles by an inspired "grandma."

Mexican food and folk art.

World's largest collection devoted to one fruit.

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

Ingenious bakery opens up the first Cupcake ATM at their flagship location in Beverly Hills.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

This serene oasis in an affluent Los Angeles neighborhood holds some of Gandhi's ashes and got Elvis into Eastern Philosophy.

The haunting ruins of Jack London's dream house.

The most unique castle in all of Southern California, entirely constructed from repurposed materials.

California's own medieval Italian castle, authentic down to the 300-year-old iron maiden in the dungeon.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

Travelers exchange letters with woodland creatures at this mini post office.

The abandoned personal amusement park of the King of Pop.

An unreal vintage shop that wears its dadaist influence on its zombie fish.

Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.

A storybook European village in Berkeley.

The last of its kind in the country.

A ruined hotel with an unlucky history and an eerie present.