A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

California's oldest wind harp represents a historic piece of America's Danish history.

This serene oasis in an affluent Los Angeles neighborhood holds some of Gandhi's ashes and got Elvis into Eastern Philosophy.

Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.

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

This bank is widely believed to be the inspiration for the offices of Philip Marlowe, the hardboiled detective featured in a number of Raymond Chandler's stories.

The remains of the first punk club in L.A.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.

This Hollywood dive houses a mural painted by the artists who animated its namesake film.

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

Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

The hotel room where Janis Joplin tragically died has now become a makeshift shrine to the singer.

This glamorous old building is said to have inspired the Tower of Terror.

This Chase branch is an homage to Old Hollywood.

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

A macabre tour of Hollywood’s deadly history.

Everyone remembers Laurie Strode from Halloween, but this is the house where most of the blood was shed.

Nancy Thompson's Home from "A Nightmare on Elm Street."

Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.

The exterior of this home was used for the hit television show, The Brady Bunch.

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