This midcentury LA bar was the birthplace of tiki culture.

Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.

Mysterious glowing orbs float through the desert night.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.

Along a California highway is a kind of Jurassic Park made of metal.

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.

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

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

A man's home is his castle.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

The highest point in Alabama was almost completely deforested, but is now home to protected towers and trees.

This intricate Hindu temple is the largest of its kind outside of India itself and was constructed like a giant puzzle.

An underground magnet for ever-changing street art.

A former Oz-themed attraction that has fallen into disrepair, but still holds some of the original magic.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.