Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

A library of rare occult books in Los Angeles.

A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.

Hidden in the hills of Hollywood, this secluded Oz-themed garden is dotted with dozens of thrones.

This collector's home is a constant work in progress.

A monthly street "service" of handmade puppets and live original puppets, whose devotees profess has the power to change lives.

A macabre tour of Hollywood’s deadly history.

Because there's no place like home.

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

Where the leftovers of love affairs can live on forever.

The mall's looks were inspired by the cowboy extras who used to meet up—and cause real trouble—at this Hollywood hub.

A prohibition-style speakeasy takes up residence in the last Victorian residence in Hollywood.

A look into the Church of Scientology's deeply unfavorable view of psychiatry.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

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

The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.

A little barn in the middle of the city preserving Hollywood treasures since 1985.

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

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

The hotel room where Janis Joplin tragically died has now become a makeshift shrine to the singer.

Inside this clubhouse is a cinephile's paradise.

Behind legendary Meltdown Comics is a marker for an engineered musical roadway of the Tehachapi, the great road builders of Kcymaerxthaere.

Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.