The only thing stranger than stumbling onto these philosophical musings is the story of the homesteader who created them.

Located on 420 acres in the high desert, this spiritual center is dedicated to the "science of the future."

Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.

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

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

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

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.

Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.

Left untouched since a double murder-suicide in the 1960s, Los Feliz murder mansion remains a neighborhood mystery.

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

A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.

Most famous work of one of Frank Lloyd Wright's sons.

This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

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.

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

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