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

The so-called "Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles" is on a one mutant mission to keep L.A. weird.

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.

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

A bigger-than-life pun that has become a beacon of altruism.

“It's the quality” (but probably also the drive-through donut tunnel) that has attracted diners since 1968.

A relic from a forgotten bakery chain still spins atop a diner.

The most unique castle in all of Southern California, entirely constructed from repurposed materials.

Costumed elves and mountain bikers co-exist peacefully at this abandoned Christmas-themed adventure park.

Like a kitschy mirage in the Mojave, this eatery serves up classic 50s-style diner meals and a dinosaur sculpture garden.

A museum dedicated to restoring vintage aircraft, located at a working airport.

Semi-recognized center of the world, with many oddities.

60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Legendary frontman of the Doors looms in this giant mural by famed Venice muralist, Rip Cronk.

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

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

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

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

Erroneously called the world's tallest flagpole, this landmark is devoted to "good neighborliness."

An off-grid art installation that encourages its visitors to imagine a world without waste.