The medieval center of the Islamic world was also once the seat of Saladin's sultanate.

Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

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

This historic aviation building is now a museum owned and operated by Disney.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

Former villa and estate of James Deering developed to preserve native tropical forests.

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

A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

Storybook cottage in Beverly Hills was once the site of 1920s silent film studio, affectionately known as "The Witch's House."

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

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

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

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

A prohibition-style speakeasy takes up residence in the last Victorian residence in Hollywood.

L.A.'s oldest operating bowling alley is a beautifully restored homage to its speakeasy days.

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

The neighborhood of Eagle Rock is named after a gigantic boulder with a shadowy surprise.

Hiding amid the largest camellia collection in the country lies a charming children's maze, donated by a secret admirer.

A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.