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

A castle that was built stone by stone by an eccentric journalist.

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

One of the world's most definitive collections of musical instruments, spanning all cultures and historical periods.

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

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

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

The first safe in this California town had to hold all the gold.