The only thing stranger than stumbling onto these philosophical musings is the story of the homesteader who created them.

Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

The L.A. Zoo has a secret garden of rare bootleg cycads, a palm specimen dating back 280 million years.

Sister store to the Echo Park Time Travel Store.

One of Hollywood’s favorite government buildings.

Some of the most unusual (and in some cases, disgusting) flavors of soda imaginable.

Sports history, made in the Arroyo Seco.

Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.

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

Hiding amid the largest camellia collection in the country lies a charming children's maze, donated by a secret admirer.

Hidden in the hills of Hollywood, this secluded Oz-themed garden is dotted with dozens of thrones.

The last of its kind in the country.

Dozens of lights dangle from the branches of what may be the brightest tree in Los Angeles.

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

The space-age building is home to one of the few remaining rotating restaurants in America, and the only one that inspired a 1980s sitcom.

A cult following celebrates the legend that belies this curious podiatrists' office sign which has worked its way into song, literature, animation, and the visual arts.

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

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

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

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

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

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