Places rubysage Wants to Go

Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.

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

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

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

The remains of the first punk club in L.A.

This collector's home is a constant work in progress.

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

The Southern California pop sounds of surf and sand were born right here.

A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.

A carousel trades in its classic horses and calliope for endangered species, native flora and fauna, and a modern soundtrack.

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.

Museum dedicated to the preservation of surf culture.

This 'Murder House' grand mansion has starred in everything from Bones to Buffy.

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.

A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.

This childhood throwback has hundreds of arcade games and pinball machines to transport you back in time.

Gnomes have their very own bonsai-landscaped settlement on a university campus.

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.

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

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

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

America's most famous piece of self-built architecture.

A cake-themed art installation tucked away in historic Chinatown.