Santa Monica, California
Spirit of Santa Monica DC-3
"The only replacement for a DC-3 is another DC-3."
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Santa Monica, California
"The only replacement for a DC-3 is another DC-3."
La Cañada Flintridge, California
Hiding amid the largest camellia collection in the country lies a charming children's maze, donated by a secret admirer.
Los Angeles, California
Historic house-museum dedicated to the revolutionary gay graphic artist Tom of Finland.
Los Angeles, California
Church and home-museum of a 1920s female revivalist preacher with a very sordid past.
Los Angeles, California
A cult following celebrates the legend that belies this curious podiatrists' office sign which has worked its way into song, literature, animation, and the visual arts.
Los Angeles, California
Pay your respects to a folk-punk legend.
Los Angeles, California
Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.
Los Angeles, California
These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."
Los Angeles, California
Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.
Santa Barbara, California
California's largest steel arch bridge.
Los Angeles, California
Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.
Montreal, Québec
A historic Montreal market that was the city's agricultural hub for over century.
Montreal, Québec
A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt.
Montreal, Québec
A massive Montreal stadium that has seen nothing but trouble since its inception.
Montreal, Québec
Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.
Montreal, Québec
This 1967 experiment in modular architecture was designed to be a new model for urban living.
Montreal, Québec
Montreal's colorful subway station shows its support of the local LGBT+ community.
Montreal, Québec
Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.
Lancaster, California
Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.
Beverly Hills, California
Stroll the grounds built by murder, suicide, and dirty oil money at one of Hollywood's most filmed mansions.
Los Angeles, California
A lonely Gondola stuck on a traffic circle sits in a spot where it once would have floated down the Grand Canal.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Each year, one talented artist puts on a show sculpting twelve butter-based busts of dairy princesses.
Los Angeles, California
Every weekend, the parking lot of this Buddhist temple turns into a Thai street-food paradise.