The evolution of recreational vehicles and motorhomes is on display in the “RV capital of the world."

Named after a bandit and the star of several Hollywood prehistoric landscapes, these sandstone formations are a historical part of the Los Angeles natural landscape.

Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.

A "haunted" landmark on the coast of Southern California.

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.

Large but largely ignored, these 42 life-size Liberty Bell replicas were a peculiar, unexplained feature on the facade of a Macy's department store.

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

A beloved carnival gets a modern makeover in Los Angeles.

Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

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

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

Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.

Dozens of lights dangle from the branches of what may be the brightest tree in Los Angeles.

This vintage car parts store is also a museum devoted to a squat little gem of automotive history.

A historic fort commemorating the United States' naval history.

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

A classic American barn that was the home of a classic American television star.

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

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

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

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

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