This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

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

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

Oldest building in California still in use.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

This midcentury LA bar was the birthplace of tiki culture.

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

The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.

A small sculpture garden that provides a microcosmic representation of California.