Once America’s most beautiful army base, this abandoned military fort on the coast of Monterey Bay has been left to the elements.

The decorations were inspired by an unlikely missing treasure.

Giant origami crease patterns engraved in Santa Monica intersections may even be visible from space.

A treasure hunter's tiny bar, harboring celebrities since 1959.

The helicopter that "Tricky Dick" absconded from the White House in on his last day in office.

One of Hollywood’s favorite government buildings.

Two groundbreaking brothers from Pasadena.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

Boats and fish both find their way through this massive hydroelectric structure.

An extraordinary mixture of natural beauty and man-made phenomena.

A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

This pyramid is dedicated to all those who suffered martyrdom for civil and religious liberty in Scotland.

These formal gardens were designed to be admired from the vantage point of the castle.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

Neon artworks light up this dark Edinburgh tunnel.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.