A plaque and memorabilia collection mark where A&W got its start.

A unique market that brings together various goods and cultures.

The final resting place of the Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.

The only parking meter in the entire town, it is surrounded by 100 free spaces.

This nonsensical smiling boat shuttles passengers between two places they could've easily walked between.

A giant desert bird that once swung music fans at Coachella now has a home in a nearby traffic circle.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

Despite being a perfectly pleasant place to be, Loyalton can't seem to attract any visitors.

One of the best collections of antique printing machinery in the world.

At this 1940s-era neighborhood favorite, you can still drink a cherry phosphate.

The Mighty Wurlitzer organ continues to belt out the tunes at downtown El Segundo's historic home for silent and classic movies.

A pier that used to act as a busy ferry dock is now a decaying favorite of local fisherman and urban artists.

The Giant Lemon of Lemon Grove.

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

If you are looking for a used Russian battery, Chinese Ham Radio or other electronic oddities this Flea Market is a good place to start.

One of the best absinthe distilleries in the United States.

This childhood throwback has hundreds of arcade games and pinball machines to transport you back in time.

A wild west scene starring life-sized wooden statues hides in the trees behind Pierce College.

It's not your typical library, memorial, or book store.

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

Here, visitors can swing with the waves of the Pacific Ocean.

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

A mysterious painting of the self-declared Emperor of the United States watches over a local hof-brau.

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