This beach provides a glimpse of the ancient seafloor without getting wet.

The remnants of a 1849 sunken ship lie underneath a building.

Quotes and poems etched on stone plaques are hidden along this waterfront walkway.

The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.

A charmingly old-fashioned reminder of the historic building's former life.

A memorial to Wellington's well-loved, well-traveled wharf dog.

These concrete crustaceans are actually public restrooms.

A winding staircase that appears to lead to nowhere is actually a diving platform into the Wellington Harbour.

The 16-foot sculpture of a hand looks out from his perch on top of an art gallery.

Referred to as "the crappiest fountain ever," this sculpture has been splashing unknowing passersby since 1969.

High winds can make this one scary landing.

Legendary frontman of the Doors looms in this giant mural by famed Venice muralist, Rip Cronk.

A lonely Gondola stuck on a traffic circle sits in a spot where it once would have floated down the Grand Canal.

A black and white mural stands out from its psychedelic surroundings.

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

60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.

The 10-foot-wide Long Beach home was built on a dare.

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.

Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.

These were the largest wind chimes in the world when artist Tom Van Sant created them for a California mall in 1967.

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.

America's most famous piece of self-built architecture.

This bronze statue commemorates the strange and beloved mascot of UC Irvine—the only university to be represented by a giant anteater.

Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.