A visionary, futuristic sculpture in Los Angeles that never met its extraterrestrial potential.

Pay your respects to a folk-punk legend.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

Because there's no place like home.

A few iconic structures are all that remain of America’s first outdoor shopping mall.

The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

A Looff creation in Santa Monica best described as “a California-Byzantine-Moorish-style fantasy.”

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

After starting as a whimsical tourist attraction that eventually found its way to ruin, these renovated canals offer a lush and exotic locale on the Pacific Coast.

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

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

These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.

A relic from a forgotten bakery chain still spins atop a diner.

This Chase branch is an homage to Old Hollywood.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

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

This glamorous old building is said to have inspired the Tower of Terror.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.