Places grimbasement Wants to Go

Hidden above a drug store on a nondescript corner of Lincoln Heights is a private clubhouse for intrepid explorers.

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

A former hardware store near Yerba Buena is the official home of California's history.

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

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

"The greatest unknown literary treasure in Los Angeles."

Panorama exhibition hall in old silent theater with a beautiful backyard garden.

Southern California’s Theme Park Beginnings.

A three-tiered waterfall plummets from a mountain cave with amazing views over the countryside.

This perfectly preserved Chinese medicine shop was untouched for decades before being reopened as a museum.

This set of hot springs also comes with fantastic views.

A creek tumbles over a series of step-like rocks to create this scenic water feature.

An 1870s ranch for pioneers, rodeo stars, and divorcees was abandoned and left for dead, until the city reopened it for exploration.

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

A quirky collection of figurines backdropped by city views is hidden next to a popular restaurant in the Hollywood hills.

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

Peek inside Howard Hughes' garage at this Hollywood-themed art installation.

The dramatic upward-curving roof is one of the most iconic examples of Googie architecture that still stands today.

The diverse and sometimes odd cultural heritage of the Golden State is collected, examined, and displayed in this proud museum.

Perched high atop telephone poles is an uncanny outdoor art gallery that greets passersby on their commute.

"The only replacement for a DC-3 is another DC-3."

This California eatery has made a name for itself by embracing Asia's rich history of eating bugs.

Sister store to the Echo Park Time Travel Store.