This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

A visionary, futuristic sculpture in Los Angeles that never met its extraterrestrial potential.

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

A faux European lane smack dab in downtown L.A.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

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

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

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high-power conical Tesla Coil.

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

The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.

Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.