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

"The only replacement for a DC-3 is another DC-3."

An offbeat angle on the ocean viewed through an antiquated lens.

Giant origami crease patterns engraved in Santa Monica intersections may even be visible from space.

This well-traveled chess park offers scenic views of the pacific and a colorful, eclectic clientele.

A Looff creation in Santa Monica best described as “a California-Byzantine-Moorish-style fantasy.”

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

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

In one Santa Monica parking lot a mushroom cloud made of chains heralds a message of peace.

The diverse and sometimes odd cultural heritage of the Golden State is collected, examined, and displayed in this proud museum.

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

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

A black and white mural stands out from its psychedelic surroundings.

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

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

60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.

After starting as a whimsical tourist attraction that eventually found its way to ruin, these renovated canals offer a lush and exotic locale on the Pacific Coast.

The short oil boom of Venice Beach, and its swift removal from the tourism-laden landscape.

A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.

The hidden jewel of Disneyland: a members only playground for the Disney elite.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.

Live long and prosper in Tennessee.