A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

A treasure hunter's tiny bar, harboring celebrities since 1959.

Pizza joint known for labor-inducing salad dressing.

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.

The highest dunes in California are the most likely place in the area to hear the Singing Sands.

A glittering South Asian anomaly in a wealthy Los Angeles suburb.

California's own medieval Italian castle, authentic down to the 300-year-old iron maiden in the dungeon.

Travelers exchange letters with woodland creatures at this mini post office.

This serene oasis in an affluent Los Angeles neighborhood holds some of Gandhi's ashes and got Elvis into Eastern Philosophy.