Each year these high desert hills are absolutely covered with poppy flowers in a surreal show of nature.

The ruins of the castle that chemicals built.

Arcadia is home to a haven for nature geeks and 80s TV lovers alike.

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.

This California eatery has made a name for itself by embracing Asia's rich history of eating bugs.

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

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

This memorial pyramid marker honors one of the United States Government's first official camel riders.

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.

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

The tragedy of the Japanese internment camps is remembered here by a stark "Soul Consoling Tower."