Los Angeles, California
Hollywood Sign
Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.
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Los Angeles, California
Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.
Los Angeles, California
The abandoned zoo enclosures offer a perfect place to experience the other side of the bars.
Los Angeles, California
Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."
Los Angeles, California
During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.
Glendale, California
A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.
Culver City, California
A modern day curiosity cabinet.
Los Angeles, California
This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.
Los Angeles, California
The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.
Los Angeles, California
Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.
San Luis Obispo, California
An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.
Los Angeles, California
The space-age building is home to one of the few remaining rotating restaurants in America, and the only one that inspired a 1980s sitcom.
San Luis Obispo, California
A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.
Los Angeles, California
World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.
San Francisco, California
The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.
Los Angeles, California
Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.
San Francisco, California
This shop specializes in oddities and Victorian-inspired wonders.
Los Angeles, California
Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.
Los Angeles, California
Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.
Calipatria, California
This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.
Calipatria, California
A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.
Los Angeles, California
America's most famous piece of self-built architecture.
Bombay Beach, California
Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.
Mecca, California
The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.
Richmond, California
A B&B on a Victorian lighthouse station in San Francisco Bay.