Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

Get lost in this haunting fairytale art walk through a man-made eucalyptus grove.

A tiny theater hidden in an alley plays a constant stream of short silent films for anyone willing to peer through the peephole.

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

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

From pre-war whiskey cocktails to prohibition-era speakeasy secrecy, this bar has seen it all.

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

This historic aviation building is now a museum owned and operated by Disney.

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

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.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

This glamorous old building is said to have inspired the Tower of Terror.

Where the leftovers of love affairs can live on forever.

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

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

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

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

An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.

Outposts of this restaurant chain were shaped like jaunty chapeaus.

Sports history, made in the Arroyo Seco.

Some of the most unusual (and in some cases, disgusting) flavors of soda imaginable.