This stretch of beach along California's central coast is a busy highway for the largest seal in the northern hemisphere.

A treasure hunter's tiny bar, harboring celebrities since 1959.

This ramshackle ghost town is comprised of mining-era buildings collected from around the region.

This massive World War II calculator hearkens back to the days when "computer" was a job title.

Just like the real 36th president of the United States, animatronic LBJ amuses visitors with jokes and stories.

Abandoned in 2009, this once popular resort destination now stands frozen in time.

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

A ghost town originally established and governed solely by Black Americans seeking a place of their own, free from discrimination.

The hundreds of movies and television shows shot in this high desert town are commemorated in a unique museum.

Hidden among the multi-million dollar mansions in the Santa Cruz hills is a sanctuary for troubled birds.

Hand-crafted tributes to a stray cat named "Room 8" now cover this LA elementary school.

An iconic location along the Los Angeles River where countless movie scenes are filmed.

A free library to stumble across, one of many placed worldwide if you know where to look.

An Old West film set seen in countless TV shows and movies is open for the public to explore.

This store is dedicated to unique found footage and the strangeness of pre-internet pop-culture.

A Cold War site complete with rusty structures, hiking trails, and beautiful views.

A singular collection of hand-built art deco cars are held in a building with style to match.

A building shaped like the Army Corps of Engineers logo, because why not?

Haunting and beautiful trees, doomed to die.

This museum sits on the site of a decommissioned military communications base.

A museum honoring Oklahoma military service, where you can look into Hitler's mirror and see a Mickey Mouse gas mask.

An art supply shop holds the secrets of this quiet neighborhood's raucous Barbary Coast past.

Machinery left over from California's once thriving mercury industry now attracts artists and explorers.

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.