The hundreds of movies and television shows shot in this high desert town are commemorated in a unique museum.

Smooth basaltic rocks tell a tale of ancient glacial waterfalls.

One of the most unusual geological features, recognizable from a dozen hit movies.

An underground mansion with fruit-bearing trees and grapes growing beneath the surface of central California.

Each year these high desert hills are absolutely covered with poppy flowers in a surreal show of nature.

Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.

Named after a bandit and the star of several Hollywood prehistoric landscapes, these sandstone formations are a historical part of the Los Angeles natural landscape.

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

One man's homage to the sun continues to grow like a glass fractal.

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

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

A quirky collection of figurines backdropped by city views is hidden next to a popular restaurant in the Hollywood hills.

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

The last of its kind in the country.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

Santa Monica's oldest restaurant, decorated with set pieces from the Mutiny on the Bounty.

Legendary prop shop filled with one man's collection of scientific curiosities.

In a city filled with Frank Gehry buildings, one stands out as one of the architect's weirder works.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

Room 32 of the Alta Cienega Motel has grown into a shrine to the Lizard King.

Ingenious bakery opens up the first Cupcake ATM at their flagship location in Beverly Hills.