These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.

A Lovecraftian altar of nightmarish bronze chairs sits ominously on a boardwalk in Puerto Vallarta.

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

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.

Experience a quartz crystal sound bath inside a storied, all-wood sound-chamber.

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

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

The Hopi-style structure was built by the man who discovered Desert Hot Springs' famous mineral water.

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

Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

This simple highway curve has become a comedic pilgrimage site.

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.

An ancient mineral hot spring sits at the middle of this combination cultural center and spa.

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.

Explore the wide world of desert plants at this unique Palm Springs botanical garden.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

You don't have to be a diplomat to visit the so-called Camp David of the West.