"The only replacement for a DC-3 is another DC-3."

Three vintage horses survived a 1976 inferno and found a home on a sister carousel.

A carousel trades in its classic horses and calliope for endangered species, native flora and fauna, and a modern soundtrack.

A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.

Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.

An extraordinary final resting place full of oversized art, amazing statues, and dead celebrities.

This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”

This “living museum” at UCLA exhibits thousands of plant species from all over the world.

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

Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.

Inspiration struck on this seat outside the Griffith Park merry-go-round.

Sitting in the arguable birthplace of the Wild West, this museum holds the largest collection of bronco busting bric-a-brac in the world.

A family agreed to sell their property to Disney on the condition that this tree, planted as a wedding gift, would not be removed.

The lead horse on a Disneyland merry-go-round that is older than the park itself.

The helicopter that "Tricky Dick" absconded from the White House in on his last day in office.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

A miniature train theme park, free to the public, laying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains.

The mall's looks were inspired by the cowboy extras who used to meet up—and cause real trouble—at this Hollywood hub.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

Church and home-museum of a 1920s female revivalist preacher with a very sordid past.

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

A Cold War site complete with rusty structures, hiking trails, and beautiful views.

Outposts of this restaurant chain were shaped like jaunty chapeaus.

This store is dedicated to unique found footage and the strangeness of pre-internet pop-culture.