A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.

It would be a crime to miss it.

Not truly a ship nor a building, the Navy's first and last "landship" is now abandoned due to clerical issues.

San Diego's most historic and haunted home.

Swarms of butterflies cannot compare to the awe inspired by the publicly-funded nakedness once displayed in this sunken garden.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

One man's quest for the ultimate road trip vehicle.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

The space-age building is home to one of the few remaining rotating restaurants in America, and the only one that inspired a 1980s sitcom.

Raised illegally, Reggie now lives at the Los Angeles Zoo after authorities spent years tracking him down.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

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

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.

Rare collectibles from automated musical instruments to 250 unique automobiles.

The beautiful 1920 Pantages Theatre remains hidden just underneath the LA Downtown Jewelry Exchange.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

The famous animator's private station house and man-cave was the birthplace of imagineering.