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

"Prepare yourself! You are to become the voice of Interplanetary Parliament."

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

One of the world's longest murals depicts the history of diversity in Los Angeles.

Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.

The artwork that Italians felt California didn't deserve.

Contemporary art inspired by natural history and science drawing on ancient techniques in a modern world.

Where religious effigies, magic soaps, and occult candles are brought to customers at wholesale prices.

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

A Bicycle Path in the Sky.

One of the world's largest collections of rare and magnificent bird specimens.

Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.

The so-called "Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles" is on a one mutant mission to keep L.A. weird.

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

A beloved carnival gets a modern makeover in Los Angeles.

Celebrating the accomplishments of Black firefighters in Los Angeles.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

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

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.

A little barn in the middle of the city preserving Hollywood treasures since 1985.

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

A faux European lane smack dab in downtown L.A.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.