The tale of a strong-willed woman who stood her ground when the commercial world came rumbling in.

Pick up all of the cosmic knick-knacks under the sun or take a creative writing course, all offered in this novelty storefront.

Make your reservation to have coffee with some kitties.

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

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

An academy where anyone can train in the exciting acrobatic sports of parkour and freerunning.

Because there's no place like home.

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

Two men, two visionaries of Venice Beach, one little hotel that smells like cookies.

The beautiful 1920 Pantages Theatre remains hidden just underneath the LA Downtown Jewelry Exchange.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

A little barn in the middle of the city preserving Hollywood treasures since 1985.

Hidden above a drug store on a nondescript corner of Lincoln Heights is a private clubhouse for intrepid explorers.

The famous animator's private station house and man-cave was the birthplace of imagineering.

No matter what it might seem like on film, most scenes filmed on a plane are filmed at this LA studio.

Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.

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

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

Small museum packed with artifacts recovered by the man rumored to be the real-life inspiration for Indiana Jones.

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

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

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.