Culver City, California
Old Growth (New/Now)
A pair of disused Los Angeles electrical poles now glow with delicate windows into the past.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Los Angeles, California
José de San Martín Bust
A forgotten tribute to a South American hero hidden in a cluster of traffic islands.
Beverly Hills, California
John Wayne Statue
One of two Southern California statues celebrating “The Duke,” this one towers over a Beverly Hills sidewalk.
Los Angeles, California
The Bust of Juan Bautista De Anza
Anza led the first Spanish settlers from Mexico to Monterey, California in the 1770s.
Los Angeles, California
'Dan the Miner'
Murder, searching for gold, and being cut in half—the memorial statue of Daniel O. McCarthy and the Pioneers of '49
Culver City, California
Center for Land Use Interpretation
A museum, art project, and institution that demands we look at the world around us in a strange new way.
Los Angeles, California
Mr. Ed's Home
A classic American barn that was the home of a classic American television star.
Los Angeles, California
Box Canyon
The quiet canyon has a tumultuous history involving a doomsday cult.
Los Angeles, California
Heritage Square Museum
Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.
Los Angeles, California
Angels Flight
Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.
Los Angeles, California
Space Shuttle Endeavour
The final resting place of a space program monolith, soon to be unveiled again to the public.
Burbank, California
'The Cameraman'
This statue celebrating early Hollywood is largely forgotten, while its twin replica at Walt Disney World has become an icon.
Los Angeles, California
Barnsdall Art Park
This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.
Manhattan Beach, California
Light Gate
The sun acts as a key that only fits this giant keyhole twice a year.
Calabasas, California
Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park
Pay your respects to departed pets, both celebrity and otherwise.
Los Angeles, California
Old Trapper's Lodge Statues
A wild west scene starring life-sized wooden statues hides in the trees behind Pierce College.
Torrance, California
Torrance High School
One of California's oldest continually used high schools has an interesting history, both on and off screen.
Los Angeles, California
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.
Los Angeles, California
The Last Bookstore
This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.
Los Angeles, California
Griffith Observatory’s Tesla Coil
High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high-power conical Tesla Coil.
Los Angeles, California
Bradbury Building
The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.
Glendale, California
Museum of Neon Art
A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.
Monterey, California
Monterey's Custom House
The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.
Monterey, California
Jellyfish Exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
