Inky sludge oozes to the surface of this beach thanks to a rare natural tar seep.

Dozens of feral felines rule a segment of Hollywood's only graveyard.

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

Pay your respects to a folk-punk legend.

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

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

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

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

The space-age building is home to one of the few remaining rotating restaurants in America, and the only one that inspired a 1980s sitcom.

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

This softball diamond has a culture all its own.

World War II-era Nazi compound nestled in the Santa Monica hills.

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

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.

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.

The site of a classic series of Laurel and Hardy pratfalls.

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

Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.

Restaurant in Northern Wisconsin comes with a unique feature: a grassy roof covered in living goats.

Paranormal activity on the great lakes.

This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.