An Industrial Revolution-era public work that purified water using nothing but sand.

Franciscan monks created a facsimile of the Holy Land for North Americans who couldn’t afford the trip overseas.

Giant scissors seemingly stabbed into the side of a hair salon leave no question about the vocation of the owners.

Iconic Los Angeles residence famous for its 19 statues of Michelangelo's David.

This hands-on math museum believes in turning concepts into constructs.

Where the leftovers of love affairs can live on forever.

Dozens of lights dangle from the branches of what may be the brightest tree in Los Angeles.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

Formerly Fire Station No. 27, the museum is a hidden gem in the heart of Hollywood.

Celebrating the accomplishments of Black firefighters in Los Angeles.

The words of the neighborhood's most famous poets adorn four concrete walls.

Common all over Japan, kōbans are small community police boxes, and now one is guarding one of L.A.’s megamalls.

This vintage car parts store is also a museum devoted to a squat little gem of automotive history.

Though the original building has been demolished, these massive bronze doors were saved.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

A cake-themed art installation tucked away in historic Chinatown.

Inside this clubhouse is a cinephile's paradise.

A monthly street "service" of handmade puppets and live original puppets, whose devotees profess has the power to change lives.

A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.

Rare collectibles from automated musical instruments to 250 unique automobiles.

First LEED-certified gas station in the United States.

The illuminating collection of L.A. street lights is run by the city and only opens one day per month.

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

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