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

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Legendary frontman of the Doors looms in this giant mural by famed Venice muralist, Rip Cronk.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

The largest collection of two headed animals in the world.

Santa Monica's oldest restaurant, decorated with set pieces from the Mutiny on the Bounty.

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

An offbeat angle on the ocean viewed through an antiquated lens.

Giant origami crease patterns engraved in Santa Monica intersections may even be visible from space.

An iconic location along the Los Angeles River where countless movie scenes are filmed.

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

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

This downtown Dallas art installation is always on the lookout.

A trio of colossal statues spread across a Dallas neighborhood chart the emergence of a giant robot born of a locomotive and spilled gin.

See the sky in a new way through this art installation.

This popular park is home to a sea serpent sculpture that now overshadows the twisted history of its creation.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.