Opened as part of the New Deal, the training facility now features World War II-era structures and a pylon that once stood at the World Trade Center.

A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.

Outposts of this restaurant chain were shaped like jaunty chapeaus.

Because there's no place like home.

This “living museum” at UCLA exhibits thousands of plant species from all over the world.

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

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

A hospital closed seemingly in the middle of operations, leaving behind fodder for horror films and ghost hunters.

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

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high power conical Tesla Coil.

Steinbeck's old stomping grounds, immortalized in Cannery Row.

From the Difference Engine to the Cray-1, all under one roof.

The century-old bell and clock tower at UC Berkeley is the third-tallest in the world, and has fossils.

An vast warehouse of everyday treasures in Berkeley, CA.

Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.

The headquarters of the semiconductor giant has a 10,000-square-foot museum.

One of the largest Marian shrines on the West Coast stands rather unexpectedly in Silicon Valley.

One of the largest free-standing structures ever built, this dirigible hangar is now simply a giant skeleton.

Rodin's famous depiction of Dante's 'Inferno', amidst a sculpture garden of many of his other works.

This hidden amusement park is a magical escape for kids and kids-at-heart.

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

A winding path built in secret on the edge of the continent.