The largest Star Wars collection in the world is its own galaxy of collectibles.

This Oakland fairytale kingdom, fiercely devoted to childlike whimsy, was an early inspiration for Disneyland.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

Anyone can control this glittery light installation with just a phone call.

Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.

Natural time capsule containing an alien ecosystem.

Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.

Dozens of feral felines rule a segment of Hollywood's only graveyard.

The famous blue house from the classic horror film "Halloween" is now a local landmark.

A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.

A prohibition-style speakeasy takes up residence in the last Victorian residence in Hollywood.

A look into the Church of Scientology's deeply unfavorable view of psychiatry.

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high power conical Tesla Coil.

This store is dedicated to unique found footage and the strangeness of pre-internet pop-culture.

Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.

Because there's no place like home.

An extraordinary final resting place full of oversized art, amazing statues, and dead celebrities.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

A spiritual retreat in the heart of Los Angeles offers stunning gardens and a labyrinth to lose yourself in.

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

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

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

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.