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

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

A faux European lane smack dab in downtown L.A.

The beautiful 1920 Pantages Theatre remains hidden just underneath the LA Downtown Jewelry Exchange.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

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

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.

Church and home-museum of a 1920s female revivalist preacher with a very sordid past.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

An extraordinary final resting place full of oversized art, amazing statues, and dead celebrities.

A library of rare occult books in Los Angeles.

Iconic Los Angeles residence famous for its 19 statues of Michelangelo's David.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

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

Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

A macabre tour of Hollywood’s deadly history.

First LEED-certified gas station in the United States.

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high-power conical Tesla Coil.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.