This hands-on math museum believes in turning concepts into constructs.

One of Los Angeles's first murals once vibrantly depicted the dangers of United States imperialism.

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

Hand-crafted tributes to a stray cat named "Room 8" now cover this LA elementary school.

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

What began with a single, 357-pound chunk of the Canyon Diablo meteorite grew to be an impressive collection. 

World War II-era Nazi compound nestled in the Santa Monica hills.

This traditional garden in the San Fernando Valley doubled for Star Fleet Academy, and is irrigated entirely by wastewater.

World's oldest operating science fiction and fantasy club, once home to Ray Bradbury and L. Ron Hubbard.

This ultra-modern home clings to the slope of the Hollywood Hills on a precarious stilt.

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

Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.

This glamorous old building is said to have inspired the Tower of Terror.

Most famous work of one of Frank Lloyd Wright's sons.

This grand mansion has starred in everything from Bones to Buffy.

This serene oasis in an affluent Los Angeles neighborhood holds some of Gandhi's ashes and got Elvis into Eastern Philosophy.

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

The remains of the first punk club in L.A.

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

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

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

One man's vast collection of artifacts and ephemera from matchbooks and postcards to vintage neon signs and cars.

Panorama exhibition hall in old silent theater with a beautiful backyard garden.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.