Trails through lava-carved tube-caves display sparkling bacteria and a rich history.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.

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

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

A castle that was built stone by stone by an eccentric journalist.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

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

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

A hospital closed seemingly in the middle of operations, leaving behind fodder for horror films and ghost hunters.

One man's homage to the sun continues to grow like a glass fractal.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

The abandoned zoo enclosures offer a perfect place to experience the other side of the bars.

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

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.