The final resting place of a space program monolith, soon to be unveiled again to the public.

A beloved carnival gets a modern makeover in Los Angeles.

The Southern California pop sounds of surf and sand were born right here.

This conservation area is also home to many of the region's desert tortoises.

Erroneously called the world's tallest flagpole, this landmark is devoted to "good neighborliness."

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

At this deceptively beautiful beach, nothing is what it seems.

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

Mexican food and folk art.

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.

A bust of the entertainer and politician sits in an alcove at the Palm Springs Airport.

The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.

Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.

Legend says one of the world's largest marine geysers is actually a whale that got wedged within the rocks.

After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.

Speak to a companion on the other side of the room loud and clear through this architectural anomaly.

A shockingly detailed small scale recreation of the temples of Abu Simbel.

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

This wooden statue commemorates a man who spent nearly 40 years waving hello to the people of Laguna Beach.

These two K-9 memorials commemorate the sister cities of Edinburgh and San Diego.

Admire a Lilliputian replica of the fast food outlet.

Prison made famous by The Shawshank Redemption has been out of commission since 1990.

Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

This headstone marks the grave of an 11-year-old boy killed during clashes in the streets over the boycotting of British goods.