The ghost town left by the worst nuclear disaster of all time is being taken over by nature and urban explorers.

Metro station with a claim to rock n' roll fame.

A narrow passage next to a cafe leads to a courtyard exploding with murals, tags, and paste-ups.

The site of the famous Nazi book burning campaign of 1933 remembers its "Night of Shame".

Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.

In one Santa Monica parking lot a mushroom cloud made of chains heralds a message of peace.

An old saloon in the West filled with history, and according to some, a few dozen ghosts.

A wild west cemetery in Tombstone, Arizona, provides a window into the Old West.

Semi-recognized center of the world, with many oddities.

The grandson of a Kiowa chief created what has become the iconic symbol of a city on the Plains.

Marking the spot where a conquistador gave up his search for the fabled Seven Cities of Gold.

Iconic Los Angeles residence famous for its 19 statues of Michelangelo's David.

An enchanted arts space which assumes infinite identities.

The largest collection of two headed animals in the world.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Legendary frontman of the Doors looms in this giant mural by famed Venice muralist, Rip Cronk.

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.

A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.

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

Pay your respects to a folk-punk legend.

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

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.

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