Hiding amid the largest camellia collection in the country lies a charming children's maze, donated by a secret admirer.

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

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

A legendary West Hollywood bar where celebrities shoot pool with the locals.

This L.A. fixture has been serving hot dogs out of a giant hot dog since 1946.

An Italian restaurant became a rock-and-roll hangout and the lair of the "Hollywood vampires."

One of the richest places in the United States has a cursed street.

Oldest building in California still in use.

The world’s oldest active sailing ship.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

Go deep on these fascinating fish, and get a bonus lesson on the importance of marine conservation.

Where there's quartz, there must be gold. Thus is the story of the mines of Julian, and the titillating times of the Gold Rush.

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

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

Rusty pieces of metal jutting out of a breakwater are all that's visible of the 12,500-ton ocean liner that capsized just off the beach.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

A tribute to long time Venice Beach resident, artist and actor Dennis Hopper.

A Looff creation in Santa Monica best described as “a California-Byzantine-Moorish-style fantasy.”

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

This well-traveled chess park offers scenic views of the pacific and a colorful, eclectic clientele.

A treasure hunter's tiny bar, harboring celebrities since 1959.

One of the first skyscrapers in Santa Monica, and a famous getaway for the Hollywood elite of then and now.