The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films.

A classically trained chef makes beloved burritos inside a gas station.

A beloved carnival gets a modern makeover in Los Angeles.

This edible park is open to any and all foragers.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

The Empire Mine is "one of the oldest, largest, deepest, longest and richest gold mines in California."

This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.

From Japan to Italy, this California park explores the world's cultures through their gardens.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

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

Despite being a perfectly pleasant place to be, Loyalton can't seem to attract any visitors.

First LEED-certified gas station in the United States.

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

Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

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

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