An airy Art Deco space devoted to the weird and wonderful folk art traditions of Mexico.

The colossal cartoon man stands outside a Nevada museum.

A giant time capsule not scheduled to be cored until 2040.

This former luxury resort in Kaua'i is now an abandoned relic.

This ruined fort and statue are a testament to the last king of Kaua‘i’s savvy diplomacy skills, which briefly brought Russians to Hawai‘i.

Instead of fruit, the branches of this tree are brimming with hopes and dreams.

An abandoned car and strange wooden debris are among the scattered remains of the old sand and gravel quarry.

Thousands of crosses and markers for soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan blanket a California hillside.

A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."

Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.

This Puget Sound military post has a long, turbulent history as a gateway to the Pacific.

What's that on the side of that building? Va Va Voom, it's Bettie!

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

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.

The quirky salon doubles as a retro museum run by the world's leading "hairstorian."

The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.

One of the largest fleets of armored vehicles in the world, sitting out in the California desert.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

A modest reminder of treacherous waters at the Golden Gate.

Concrete strongholds stand guard over the Golden Gate.

With statues of Nelson Mandela and Harvey Milk this monument has been called the Mount Rushmore of California.

Neoclassical Revival mansion and set of horror cult classic Phantasm.

The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.