One of the richest places in the United States has a cursed street.

The dramatic upward-curving roof is one of the most iconic examples of Googie architecture that still stands today.

An Italian restaurant became a rock-and-roll hangout and the lair of the "Hollywood vampires."

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

A tribute to long time Venice Beach resident, artist and actor Dennis Hopper.

This well-traveled chess park offers scenic views of the pacific and a colorful, eclectic clientele.

One of California's oldest continually used high schools has an interesting history, both on and off screen.

A "haunted" landmark on the coast of Southern California.

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.

This enormous World War II relic is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

One of the largest helium balloons in the U.S. is a 112-foot ginormous orange.

North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

The largest garbage dump in all of Central America is home to a tragic community that make their living from the refuse.

A cobblestone alley with an interesting past.

An airy would-be solution to a housing shortage.

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

This bird-loving brewery is situated in an old municipal bathhouse, nestled beside a 300-year-old windmill.

A classically trained chef makes beloved burritos inside a gas station.

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

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

A free library to stumble across, one of many placed worldwide if you know where to look.

L.A.'s oldest operating bowling alley is a beautifully restored homage to its speakeasy days.