An unfortunate geological resemblance to Satan has labeled this Pasadena gorge as a passage to the underworld.

This magnificent mausoleum is as much a work of art as it is a historic resting place.

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.

Come crisp December nights, this fairly plain neighborhood becomes a holiday dream world.

A historic fort commemorating the United States' naval history.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

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

Every weekend, the parking lot of this Buddhist temple turns into a Thai street-food paradise.

Pay your respects to a folk-punk legend.

An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.

Rare collectibles from automated musical instruments to 250 unique automobiles.

Space program, pneumatics and more, bits and pieces, for movie sets or the common man.

An iconic location along the Los Angeles River where countless movie scenes are filmed.

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

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

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high power conical Tesla Coil.

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

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.

Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.

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

This former mining hub holds a surprising abundance of undisturbed relics from the Old West.