Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

What was once a true peninsula has now been filled in, causing the water to recede and leaving many streetside "waterfronts" and landlocked "islands."

An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.

One philanthropist's extensive collection of knick-knacks and curiosities is now a public museum of oddity.

The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.

Statue in Salem of the woman who starred as the witch Samantha in the sitcom "Bewitched."

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

The biggest solar telescope in the world helps reveal the secrets of our sun.

This serene oasis in an affluent Los Angeles neighborhood holds some of Gandhi's ashes and got Elvis into Eastern Philosophy.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

Where NASA's satellites and rovers phone home.

Some of the most unusual (and in some cases, disgusting) flavors of soda imaginable.

Ancient pueblos built into the base of a natural canyon wall.

The site of the house Jack Parsons made famous both in life and death.

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

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

"The Star Factory" cranked out Hollywood stars like nobody's business.

Originally the home of chewing gum mogul William Wrigely Jr, it is now the official offices of the Tournament of Roses.

Pasadena glamour turned government issue.

A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.

Inspiring Earthlings to Boldly Go.

A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.

Mid-Century Modern Meets Millionaire’s Row.

The simple auditorium that launched a pop icon's career into the stratosphere.