These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.

Perhaps the most unique of any Frank Gehry design for one simple reason: Gehry himself actually lives here.

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

An unreal vintage shop that wears its dadaist influence on its zombie fish.

World War II-era Nazi compound nestled in the Santa Monica hills.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

An ultra-modern vista that has been featured in so many films the house is a celebrity in its own right.

Ingenious bakery opens up the first Cupcake ATM at their flagship location in Beverly Hills.

This "synagogue" is not what it seems to be.

Storybook cottage in Beverly Hills was once the site of 1920s silent film studio, affectionately known as "The Witch's House."

This historic steamboat is scuttled just a few hundred feet from where it was built over a hundred years ago.

Thousands of Mexican Free-Tailed Bats soar around an abandoned storm drain at sunset each summer.

This striking public art installation is suspended above a public park, designed to gently move in the breeze.

A self-built castle made by a mysterious man.

Some of the tallest ancient American ruins continue to inspire awe and curiosity.

Concrete crosses scattered across the Arizona scrubland which were used to align spy satellites.

This 40-room dwelling tucked within a cliff was built by the basin's prehistoric residents.

Come for the pizza, stay for a performance on the world's largest theater pipe organ.

A volcanic landmark located on an Ice age lake bed.

This extinct shield volcano is the lightning rod of the Cascades.

A botanic garden full of trees twisted into fantastic shapes and positions.

A public fountain that spouts "health water" from a nearby spring.

Shakespeare has been brought to life in this open air theater for the better part of a century.

A forensic lab dedicated to fighting crimes against wildlife.