The southernmost outpost of the Russian Empire in colonial America.

A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.

This fountain was designed to honor the man who helped bring water to Barcelona.

Possibly the oldest church in Barcelona, this basilica has its pagan and Christian mythologies all mixed up.

A stately palace has been converted into the world's largest cannabis museum.

An early 20th-century bullring converted into a modern shopping center.

This colorful statue welcomes visitors to a Barcelona park.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

This home designed for chocolate magnate Antoni Amatller is an exquisite treasure-box of Catalan Modernism.

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

This gorgeous beach hides behind two headlands in Oregon's Ecola State Park.

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.

The northernmost truck stop in the United States.

One woman's dream became a train hotel in her backyard.

Four-story concrete hotel never opened to customers.

A famous hotel houses an impression collection of mini dioramas and giant doll houses.

After starting as a whimsical tourist attraction that eventually found its way to ruin, these renovated canals offer a lush and exotic locale on the Pacific Coast.

More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.

Lighthouse-cum-columbarium where "Nor'easters" and grandma go to die.

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

Now housed in a museum, this giant pink elephant stood in downtown Seattle for more than 60 years.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.