Santa Monica, California
Origami Intersections
Giant origami crease patterns engraved in Santa Monica intersections may even be visible from space.
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Santa Monica, California
Giant origami crease patterns engraved in Santa Monica intersections may even be visible from space.
Santa Monica, California
A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.
Los Angeles, California
Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.
Los Angeles, California
The Hollywood home of Kermit the Frog and Yoda used to be Charlie Chaplin's film studio.
Beverly Hills, California
Stroll the grounds built by murder, suicide, and dirty oil money at one of Hollywood's most filmed mansions.
Beverly Hills, California
Hidden away among the quiet streets of Beverly Hills, this small park is a haven for walkers and wildlife.
Los Angeles, California
There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.
Los Angeles, California
The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.
West Hollywood, California
An informal walk of fame in front of a Hollywood office building remembers a comedic great and his associates.
West Hollywood, California
Located close to a movie studio lot, this restaurant has a long history of star-studded patronage.
Los Angeles, California
This glamorous old building is said to have inspired the Tower of Terror.
Los Angeles, California
This Chase branch is an homage to Old Hollywood.
Los Angeles, California
The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.
Los Angeles, California
Most famous work of one of Frank Lloyd Wright's sons.
Los Angeles, California
This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”
Santa Barbara, California
The beautiful behemoth is one of the largest trees of its kind in the United States.
West Hollywood, California
This L.A. fixture has been serving hot dogs out of a giant hot dog since 1946.
Santa Barbara, California
One incredible room in the Santa Barbara Courthouse is covered in wall-to-wall canvas murals.
Santa Barbara, California
For over 20 years, Lil Toot has delighted guests with narrated boat rides between Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, becoming a beloved local legend and top-rated experience for visitors.
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Though many were skeptical at first, these animal-specific routes across the Trans-Canada Highway have been a major conservation success.
San Luis Obispo, California
An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.
Big Sur, California
It's not your typical library, memorial, or book store.
Santa Cruz, California
A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.
Big Sur, California
Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.