One of the best collections of antique printing machinery in the world.

The world's most famous donkey lives in this pen.

Monumental sculptures of Patrick Amiot, constructed from debris, detritus, and determination.

Where decommissioned airplanes and helicopters go to become part of Hollywood.

Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.

This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.

This century-old grotesque has a mysterious history and may not actually be a rabbit.

An Art Nouveau building covered in animal gargoyles and grotesques.

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

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

A castle that was built stone by stone by an eccentric journalist.

One of the world's longest murals depicts the history of diversity in Los Angeles.

Space program, pneumatics and more, bits and pieces, for movie sets or the common man.

The neighborhood shop is a sort of tiny cactus museum full of exotic specimens you can take home.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

A carousel trades in its classic horses and calliope for endangered species, native flora and fauna, and a modern soundtrack.

The abandoned zoo enclosures offer a perfect place to experience the other side of the bars.

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

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

This stockpile of junked electronic and mechanical gadgets is a favorite among Hollywood prop masters.

An essential stop before plundering, BYO Cutlass.

This shop for all your super spy needs hides an educational secret.

Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.

The first life claimed by this record-breaking peak wasn't lost to exposure or a fall but rather lightning.