Costumed elves and mountain bikers co-exist peacefully at this abandoned Christmas-themed adventure park.

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.

An eerie natural formation that looks right back at you.

Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.

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

Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.

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

Explore the wide world of desert plants at this unique Palm Springs botanical garden.

This collection of Wild West movie memorabilia also claims to hold some secrets of the Lost Dutchman's mine.

The right to a full beard is honored by the grave of a man who was attacked and jailed due to his facial hair.

Stock up on all your horror paraphernalia at this year-round Halloween emporium.

This iconic neon jester is a local landmark that you might recognize from his cameos in film and television.

A miniature train theme park, free to the public, laying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains.

The programmatic glory of LA's giant whiskey barrel building has become an upscale reminder of the city's kitschy roadside past.

An extraordinary final resting place full of oversized art, amazing statues, and dead celebrities.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

Although he donated over 3,000 acres to Los Angles, Griffith's life was marred by controversy.

A historic fort commemorating the United States' naval history.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.

These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."