It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.

Inside this library, the history of Los Angeles is retold through a mural.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

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

A "Titanic" superfan changed his name to Jack and set up this strange shrine to the blockbuster, complete with Korean food and Tarot readings.

An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.

This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”

The first all glass and steel residence in the United States.

A Los Angeles cemetery that was once at the center of a Supreme Court dispute.

The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.

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

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

Outposts of this restaurant chain were shaped like jaunty chapeaus.

A cake-themed art installation tucked away in historic Chinatown.

Come crisp December nights, this fairly plain neighborhood becomes a holiday dream world.

From sax to spuds, get 'em all at this landmark music establishment.

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

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.

A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.

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

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

Pay your respects to a folk-punk legend.

The beautiful 1920 Pantages Theatre remains hidden just underneath the LA Downtown Jewelry Exchange.