Places skylarkmatthews Wants to Go

The abandoned train depot now doubles as a well-placed rest stop for those who take the road less traveled.

This abandoned boat was left in place thanks to its rotting beauty.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

Graffiti-covered ruins that were once part of a farm owned by a mental hospital.

The graffiti-covered remnants of a former triangulation station are balanced precariously on this California peak.

A famous alternative culture epicenter and where Joplin serenaded young hippies.

Semi-recognized center of the world, with many oddities.

This (occupied) house is 10 feet wide and full of spite.

Pay your respects to a folk-punk legend.

The hotel room where Janis Joplin tragically died has now become a makeshift shrine to the singer.

The ruins of the castle that chemicals built.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

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

The hidden jewel of Disneyland: a members only playground for the Disney elite.

The liveliest ghost town in the state.

A multimedia experience that chronicles the atrocities of racism.

A meditative space out of a fantasy story.

Commonly referred to as the most photographed Victorian home in the United States.

One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.

The most unique castle in all of Southern California, entirely constructed from repurposed materials.

Secret Manor, a house full of legends, the least of which is the haunting of long-deceased ladies of pleasure.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

The biggest pinball arcade in the world has over 600 pinball machines, and 300 arcade machines.