Colorado Boulevard’s historic bookstore, operating since the bustling city of Pasadena was merely some orange groves and a few ostrich farms.

A repository of Pasadena history.

Southern California’s Theme Park Beginnings.

A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.

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

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

This former stomping grounds of the most eminent astronomers of the early 20th century.

Contemporary art inspired by natural history and science drawing on ancient techniques in a modern world.

A nursery specializing in strange and beautiful succulents and cacti.

A bigger-than-life pun that has become a beacon of altruism.

The first all glass and steel residence in the United States.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

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

Rare collectibles from automated musical instruments to 250 unique automobiles.

An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.

One of the world's largest collections of rare and magnificent bird specimens.

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

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

A little barn in the middle of the city preserving Hollywood treasures since 1985.

Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.

Hidden above a drug store on a nondescript corner of Lincoln Heights is a private clubhouse for intrepid explorers.

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

This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.

The final resting place of a space program monolith, soon to be unveiled again to the public.