A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

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

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

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

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

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

America's most famous piece of self-built architecture.

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high-power conical Tesla Coil.

The final resting place of one of the most sensational guitar players of all time was created only after his father got the rights to his music.

The first Russian Orthodox church in North America and an Alaskan landmark.

A high school astronomy enthusiast designed this model of our solar system to be traversed on foot.

The king of U.S. high points towers over every other peak on the continent.

The famous aviator's final resting place is a study in natural beauty.

Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.

A series of waterfalls and pools that flow through the 'Ohe'o Gulch and into the ocean.

Race through the maze, get your name on the sign.

Kenyan restaurant is a carnivore's paradise, serving exotic meats at its ultimate 'Beast of a Feast.'

After sunset the heart of Zanzibar's historic Stone Town neighborhood transforms into a culinary playground.

The original goat tower, the one that started it all.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.