Dozens of lights dangle from the branches of what may be the brightest tree in Los Angeles.

The garage at the childhood home of Steve Jobs was a hangout for the founders of Apple, even if they never built computers there.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

This little gem of Spanish Colonial architecture has been abandoned since the 1950s.

Housed in a memorial lighthouse, this museum relays the history of surfing, beginning with the antics of royal Hawaiian teenagers.

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

This quirky roadside attraction dives into the many theories surrounding North America's most infamous hairy cryptid.

The oldest continuously operating church in California.

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

In the "Danish Capital of America," a replica of one of Copenhagen's most iconic buildings.

This massive statue of John Muir on the side of a California highway was carved from a redwood tree.

This small shack near the entrance to Sequoia National Park has been in almost continuous operation for the last century.

A few iconic structures are all that remain of America’s first outdoor shopping mall.

Pay your respects to departed pets, both celebrity and otherwise.

The mall's looks were inspired by the cowboy extras who used to meet up—and cause real trouble—at this Hollywood hub.

A Cold War site complete with rusty structures, hiking trails, and beautiful views.

A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

Storybook cottage in Beverly Hills was once the site of 1920s silent film studio, affectionately known as "The Witch's House."

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

From sax to spuds, get 'em all at this landmark music establishment.

A look into the Church of Scientology's deeply unfavorable view of psychiatry.

This Hollywood dive houses a mural painted by the artists who animated its namesake film.

Located close to a movie studio lot, this restaurant has a long history of star-studded patronage.

Secret US military film studio in the Hollywood Hills.