Santa Monica, California
Chez Jay
A treasure hunter's tiny bar, harboring celebrities since 1959.
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Santa Monica, California
A treasure hunter's tiny bar, harboring celebrities since 1959.
Salinas, California
Eat a tasty meal in the house where John Steinbeck was born.
Monrovia, California
This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.
Culver City, California
Home to secret Eastern Bloc spy equipment and the largest stretch of the original Berlin Wall outside of Germany.
Livermore, California
The longest burning light bulb in the world.
Lone Pine, California
The hundreds of movies and television shows shot in this high desert town are commemorated in a unique museum.
Palos Verdes Estates, California
Remains of a Greek freighter trapped off of Rocky Point in 1961.
Pescadero, California
Elephant seals and sea lions have turned the abandoned buildings on this island into their endangered love shack.
Bishop, California
A charming desert roadside bakery that produces 10 times more bread daily than it has residents in its town.
Newberry Springs, California
The set location for a 1987 cult classic draws international film buffs to the middle of the Mojave Desert.
Oakland, California
This restaurant features Native American foods from across the country.
Lone Pine, California
This rock formation named for its unique shape is one of many that call the Alabama Hills home.
Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
San Francisco, California
Get a taste of Chamorro cuisine, family-style, at this popular restaurant.
Barstow, California
The cluster of boulders near Fort Irwin is covered in military insignia.
Carlsbad, California
This large collection of tiny things revels in the art of fine machinery well made.
Los Angeles, California
This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.
Pacifica, California
Abortion, prohibition, religion, war, and fear all play a part in the history of this idiosyncratic Pacifica castle.
Calipatria, California
Huge otherworldly domed rocks on the shore of a deadly lake.
Sea Ranch, California
This whimsical seashell-shaped place of worship was designed to blend into its surroundings.
East Palo Alto, California
An eatery within a Bay Area Buddhist temple pulls off all your favorite Vietnamese classics without the meat.
Palm Springs, California
Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.
San Diego, California
The tiniest tiki room in San Diego.
San Bernardino, California
The Route 66 institution that inspired Taco Bell also served as an important headquarters for Mexican-American social movements.