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

This traditional garden in the San Fernando Valley doubled for Star Fleet Academy, and is irrigated entirely by wastewater.

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.

Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.

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

Sister store to the Echo Park Time Travel Store.

The remains of the first punk club in L.A.

A spiritual retreat in the heart of Los Angeles offers stunning gardens and a labyrinth to lose yourself in.

A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.

One man's vast collection of artifacts and ephemera from matchbooks and postcards to vintage neon signs and cars.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

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

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

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

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.

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

One of the first major shipyards in Brooklyn.

Where Greenpoint's first European settler—and troublemaker—made his home.

A Yiddish theater turned movie house turned rock and roll landmark turned gay disco turned bank.

A Red Hook dive bar that is holding onto its roots.

A grand New York post office that is home to mailman Santas, scraps of postal history, and a pneumatic mail system.

A Natural History and Science Emporium.

The former sign of this immortal music venue is just that--undying.