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

This peaceful garden is hidden on the grounds of a spiritual organization founded by a pioneer yogi.

Outposts of this restaurant chain were shaped like jaunty chapeaus.

Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.

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

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

A master of deception, Harry Houdini's greatest trick may have been living in two places at once.

Come crisp December nights, this fairly plain neighborhood becomes a holiday dream world.

This forgotten Frank Lloyd Wright house is an architectural marvel at the end of a sleepy residential street.

World War II-era Nazi compound nestled in the Santa Monica hills.

Nancy Thompson's Home from "A Nightmare on Elm Street."

This ship-shape Streamline Moderne building was once the headquarters of a nautically inclined radio preacher.

Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.

Most famous work of one of Frank Lloyd Wright's sons.

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

A ghost town at the airport is now a refuge for blue butterflies.

Hidden in the hills of Hollywood, this secluded Oz-themed garden is dotted with dozens of thrones.

Sister store to the Echo Park Time Travel Store.

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

On a quiet suburban street stands a peculiarly decorated house covered in mosaics.

This park is home to well over 100 handmade birdhouses.

Famous and forgotten figures lie beneath the faded headstones and decaying planks of wood.

This dark, quiet forest on the outskirts of San Diego is dense with rumor and lore.

The overgrown ruins of a once thriving World War I-era copper mine.