An eerie natural formation that looks right back at you.

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.

The quirky salon doubles as a retro museum run by the world's leading "hairstorian."

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

On a barren hillside in the Yucca Valley, the recently restored Desert Christ Park has attracted pilgrims and kitsch hunters for over 50 years.

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

This simple highway curve has become a comedic pilgrimage site.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.

A black and white painted wall creates an optical illusion in the California desert.

The Hopi-style structure was built by the man who discovered Desert Hot Springs' famous mineral water.

You don't have to be a diplomat to visit the so-called Camp David of the West.

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

A bust of the entertainer and politician sits in an alcove at the Palm Springs Airport.

Explore the wide world of desert plants at this unique Palm Springs botanical garden.

At the western edge of Palm Springs, a rugged desert canyon trail leads to a waterfall at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains.

Experience the glam side of air travel without leaving the ground at this speakeasy.

The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.

This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.

Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.