A futuristic-looking beach house built for the owner of a snack food brand.

This historic Chinese church was relocated and revived as a museum that preserves and celebrates Chinese art, history, and culture.

An inconspicuous suburban street corner is the site of San Diego's worst air disaster.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

The tiniest tiki room in San Diego.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

The final resting place of a space program monolith.

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

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

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.

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

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.

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

This sculpture presents commentary on a life in pursuit of profits.

Perched high atop telephone poles is an uncanny outdoor art gallery that greets passersby on their commute.

A gift from Abbot Kinney and a little bit of piece of Black history in Venice Beach.

The words of the neighborhood's most famous poets adorn four concrete walls.

A 1950s Googie burger stand is now a Los Angeles landmark.

The exterior of this home was used for the hit television show, The Brady Bunch.

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

These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."