At least seven hues of blue and turquoise make this freshwater lagoon unique.

An island graveyard with spectacular views of the Caribbean.

This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.

A mysterious pillar in an ancient burial chamber is said to predict how long you have to live.

The stoutest tree in the world.

These sacred Mesoamerican ruins feature peculiar petroglyphs hidden in the stones.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

An off-grid art installation that encourages its visitors to imagine a world without waste.

At this deceptively beautiful beach, nothing is what it seems.

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.

The sea once considered an ecological wasteland is now called "crown jewel of avian biodiversity" by scientists.

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

A UFO scrapyard in the California desert.

This historic tower in the California desert promises visitors a "vortex of good vibes".

Along a California highway is a kind of Jurassic Park made of metal.

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.

These unusual houses look like giant boats that washed ashore on a residential street.

Get fishing gear and craft beer at this restaurant on the pier.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

The tiniest tiki room in San Diego.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

Swarms of butterflies cannot compare to the awe inspired by the publicly-funded nakedness once displayed in this sunken garden.