Once a place of peaceful repose, this sanitarium now faces an uncertain future.

Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.

Blink and you may miss this rustic pioneer cemetery.

The small family-run business has kept alive the fading art of creating beautiful handmade book covers.

The 10-foot-wide Long Beach home was built on a dare.

Originally the home of chewing gum mogul William Wrigely Jr, it is now the official offices of the Tournament of Roses.

A cobblestone alley with an interesting past.

Room 32 of the Alta Cienega Motel has grown into a shrine to the Lizard King.

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

A quirky collection of figurines backdropped by city views is hidden next to a popular restaurant in the Hollywood hills.

The remains of the first punk club in L.A.

Iconic Los Angeles residence famous for its 19 statues of Michelangelo's David.

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

A "Titanic" superfan changed his name to Jack and set up this strange shrine to the blockbuster, complete with Korean food and Tarot readings.

An enchanted arts space which assumes infinite identities.

Los Angeles's oldest cemetery allows visitors to trace the history of this proud city.

A cult following celebrates the legend that belies this curious podiatrists' office sign which has worked its way into song, literature, animation, and the visual arts.

One man's homage to the sun continues to grow like a glass fractal.

The illuminating collection of L.A. street lights is run by the city and only opens one day per month.

A faux European lane smack dab in downtown L.A.

In a city filled with Frank Gehry buildings, one stands out as one of the architect's weirder works.

Mile-long cave system near Great Smoky Mountains.

This natural wonder drops 16 stories straight down through rare flora and streaming waterfalls.

A historic hotel that made a cameo in Hitchcock's classic film has no intention of letting guests forget its fame.