Places Nox Wants to Go

A miniature train theme park, free to the public, laying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains.

This sculpture presents commentary on a life in pursuit of profits.

This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”

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

An academy where anyone can train in the exciting acrobatic sports of parkour and freerunning.

Inside this clubhouse is a cinephile's paradise.

These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."

A Cold War site complete with rusty structures, hiking trails, and beautiful views.

A Bicycle Path in the Sky.

First LEED-certified gas station in the United States.

Because there's no place like home.

This stockpile of junked electronic and mechanical gadgets is a favorite among Hollywood prop masters.

An L.A. traffic island where the faces of locals have been carved into massive granite eggs.

The illuminating collection of L.A. street lights is run by the city and only opens one day per month.

What began with a single, 357-pound chunk of the Canyon Diablo meteorite grew to be an impressive collection. 

One of the world's longest murals depicts the history of diversity in Los Angeles.

One of the world's largest collections of rare and magnificent bird specimens.

Where the line between entertainment and aerospace blurs.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

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

This “living museum” at UCLA exhibits thousands of plant species from all over the world.

Dozens of feral felines rule a segment of Hollywood's only graveyard.

This traditional garden in the San Fernando Valley doubled for Star Fleet Academy, and is irrigated entirely by wastewater.

In a city filled with Frank Gehry buildings, one stands out as one of the architect's weirder works.