Places michaelamiller Wants to Go

Arrr! The most authentic collection of pirate artifacts in the world... matey.

In this case, 'zero' marks the spot where the iconic Old Spanish Trail ends.

Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.

These unusual houses look like giant boats that washed ashore on a residential street.

A dramatic coastline that’s home to a rare pine tree.

This little blue house pokes out over the campus of UC San Diego, seven stories high.

A futuristic-looking beach house built for the owner of a snack food brand.

Go deep on these fascinating fish, and get a bonus lesson on the importance of marine conservation.

A statue based on a tragic Japanese nursery rhyme, commemorating San Diego's sisterhood with Yokohama.

A blast from the past in central San Diego.

This historic graveyard was partially paved over to create a streetcar line.

A couple turned their front yard into an artistic masterpiece.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

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

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

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.

Listen to the sounds of the Earth moving along the Rose Canyon Fault.

This futuristic bridge is one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world.

Sip on supernatural cosmic cocktails at this spaceship themed speakeasy.

A magnificent, reportedly haunted mansion built for a composer by Spiritualists.

One of the most colorful free outdoor attractions in San Diego, this park is filled with murals and ties to history.

The Giant Lemon of Lemon Grove.

Where there's quartz, there must be gold. Thus is the story of the mines of Julian, and the titillating times of the Gold Rush.