Places Qbeing Wants to Go

Colorado Boulevard’s historic bookstore, operating since the bustling city of Pasadena was merely some orange groves and a few ostrich farms.

One of the largest Buddhist communities in the West sits on the site of an old hospital.

This house turned museum chronicles the life and work of Richard Neutra.

Catch a glimpse of the elusive Peninsular bighorns right off of the desert freeway.

If you dial the number in this abandoned office window "Sam Spade’s" secretary will ask you to leave a message.

The first all glass and steel residence in the United States.

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.

Museum dedicated to the preservation of surf culture.

Concrete strongholds stand guard over the Golden Gate.

A dentist's hated concrete colossi are now beloved icons of the community.

It is locally loved and ridiculed for literally looking like poop.

The remains of a deserted steamboat sit rusting beside an old ferry pier and an abandoned train platform.

This remarkably simple jail went over a century without an escape.

Odd stone and concrete monuments in the "Poet of the Sierras" eclectic folly garden.

The Internet Age began with a transmission from this biker bar.

One poet's handmade, anachronistic home.

A giant can of fruit cocktail is all that remains of what was once the world's largest cannery.

Location of the most powerful laser in the world, and the potential birthplace of tiny stars.

At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.

An abandoned 1930s gas station turned bustling neighborhood park.

The freeway that never was.

Perched high atop telephone poles is an uncanny outdoor art gallery that greets passersby on their commute.

The mall's looks were inspired by the cowboy extras who used to meet up—and cause real trouble—at this Hollywood hub.

Anyone can control this glittery light installation with just a phone call.