This ultra-modern California span is actually a titanic solar clock in disguise built by famed architect Santiago Calatrava.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

This massive redwood tree has a hole in the base big enough to drive through.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

Hopeless romantics will swoon over the sweet story behind this bright and colorful home.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

This glamorous old building is said to have inspired the Tower of Terror.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

The space-age building is home to one of the few remaining rotating restaurants in America, and the only one that inspired a 1980s sitcom.

The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

An enchanting tunnel of cypress trees leads to an old morse code station still used today.

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

Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.

The world's largest egg has been cracked a number of times over the years but has been repeatedly replaced.

This bridge provides safe passage for squirrels.

I Street Bridge is the heaviest swinging center bridge in the United States.

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.

This old-fashioned carhop restaurant gave the world the waffle cone.