Oxford, England
The Saxon Tower at St. Michael at the North Gate
This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Glendale, California
Forest Lawn Cemetery
An extraordinary final resting place full of oversized art, amazing statues, and dead celebrities.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood Sign
Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.
Los Angeles, California
Griffith Observatory’s Tesla Coil
High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high-power conical Tesla Coil.
Los Angeles, California
The Last Bookstore
This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.
Los Angeles, California
Musso and Frank Grill
This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.
Los Angeles, California
The Magic Castle
The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.
Los Angeles, California
Mel Brooks Handprint
There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.
Los Angeles, California
Pink's Hot Dogs
World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.
Inglewood, California
Randy's Donuts
A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.
Permanently Closed
Beverly Hills, California
24-Hour-Sprinkles
Ingenious bakery opens up the first Cupcake ATM at their flagship location in Beverly Hills.
Culver City, California
The Museum of Jurassic Technology
A modern day curiosity cabinet.
Los Angeles, California
Marilyn Monroe's Crypt
Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.
Los Angeles, California
Muscle Beach
An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.
Los Angeles, California
Venice of America Canals
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.
Los Angeles, California
Venice Post Office's Abbot Kinney Mural
An homage to the man who built California's version of Venice.
Los Angeles, California
Touch of Venice Mural
A black and white mural stands out from its psychedelic surroundings.
Santa Monica, California
Pacific Park Solar Ferris Wheel
A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.
Santa Monica, California
Route 66 End of the Trail Sign
A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.
Santa Monica, California
Chez Jay
A treasure hunter's tiny bar, harboring celebrities since 1959.
Santa Monica, California
Georgian Hotel
One of the first skyscrapers in Santa Monica, and a famous getaway for the Hollywood elite of then and now.
Delray Beach, Florida
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Japanese gardens dedicated to the Japanese farmer that refused to throw in the trowel.
St. Augustine, Florida
Dungeon Under the Stairs at the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse
It's a pretty creepy lock-up.
