Santa Fe, New Mexico
De Vargas Street House
This southwest-styled home in Santa Fe claims to be the oldest house in America thanks to an ancient bit of foundation.
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Santa Fe, New Mexico
This southwest-styled home in Santa Fe claims to be the oldest house in America thanks to an ancient bit of foundation.
Scottsdale, Arizona
Originally conceived as part of a proposed Arizona State Capitol building in the 1950s, this structure built in 2004 stands as a monument to the architect's legacy.
Amboy, California
A pair of large white marble lions guard this stretch of the Mojave Desert, and it is utterly mysterious how they got there.
Landers, California
A regular looking rock with an unbelievable history.
Cabazon, California
The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.
Palm Springs, California
This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.
Palm Springs, California
This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.
Palm Springs, California
Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.
Palm Desert, California
This simple highway curve has become a comedic pilgrimage site.
Rancho Mirage, California
You don't have to be a diplomat to visit the so-called Camp David of the West.
Thousand Palms, California
Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.
Indio, California
A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.
La Quinta, California
A giant desert bird that once swung music fans at Coachella now has a home in a nearby traffic circle.
Mount Baldy, California
Abandoned bridge hidden deep in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Hi Vista, California
The "Kill Bill Church" was transformed into a place of worship after a long Hollywood history.
Edwards Air Force Base, California
Etched into a dry lake bed, this massive directional indicator is accurate without magnets.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
For almost 100 years, this site of peace and spirituality has existed on the California coast.
Monterey, California
The oldest continuously operating church in California.
Pacific Grove, California
Hopeless romantics will swoon over the sweet story behind this bright and colorful home.
Pacific Grove, California
Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.
Pacific Grove, California
Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."
Pacific Grove, California
The oldest lighthouse on America's west coast no longer needs keepers, yet they maintain the site anyhow.
Santa Ynez, California
The abandoned personal amusement park of the King of Pop.
Los Alamos, California
This unique bed and breakfast was first constructed during the 1800s by a Russian immigrant family.