A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

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

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

A tunnel of hardened lava along Maui’s famous Road to Hana.

This grand old 80-foot sequoia towers above the buildings in the city’s retail center.

Museum dedicated to the preservation of surf culture.

An abandoned 1920s-era stretch of cabins now overshadowed by the 66 Motel.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

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

This San Diego museum is dedicated to preserving women’s historic achievements.

A crumbling Beaux Arts monument to the Bay Area's age of rail.

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.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

A man-made island in scenic San Francisco Bay.

San Diego's most historic and haunted home.

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

A creepy steel gremlin has protected the Bay Bridge since 1989.

A decommissioned Naval base now rents itself out for people who want to blow stuff up.

A small subculture of boat dwellers keep their traditional way of living alive at this Hong Kong Typhoon Shelter.

Remnants of the most densely packed city in world history, that thrived on anarchy for 30 years.

Site of the greatest known waterfall that ever existed.

Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.