An off-grid art installation that encourages its visitors to imagine a world without waste.

Known as the "Hobbit Houses," these storybook homes look like they're straight out of the Shire.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.

One of the first skyscrapers in Santa Monica, and a famous getaway for the Hollywood elite of then and now.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

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

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

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

Large but largely ignored, these 42 life-size Liberty Bell replicas were a peculiar, unexplained feature on the facade of a Macy's department store.

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

A small, peaceful sculpture garden with a grim memorial to a disaster that took place a few blocks away.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

The Los Angeles flood disaster that took 400 lives and ended the career of William Mulholland.

Raised illegally, Reggie now lives at the Los Angeles Zoo after authorities spent years tracking him down.

A Cold War site complete with rusty structures, hiking trails, and beautiful views.

Perhaps the most unique of any Frank Gehry design for one simple reason: Gehry himself actually lives here.

This futuristic bridge is one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world.

A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.

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

These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.

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

Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.