According to myth, Zeus himself was hidden in this cave to escape being eaten by his dad.

Hidden in a secluded Greek cove is a pristine beach marred only by the rusting smuggler's hulk stranded on its shores.

An homage to the man who built California's version of Venice.

The words of the neighborhood's most famous poets adorn four concrete walls.

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

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

Large but largely ignored, these 42 life-size Liberty Bell replicas were a peculiar, unexplained feature on the facade of a Macy's department store.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

One of the world's longest murals depicts the history of diversity in Los Angeles.

Two men, two visionaries of Venice Beach, one little hotel that smells like cookies.

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

An increasingly eccentric apartment building, topped with winged beasties.

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

Nancy Thompson's Home from "A Nightmare on Elm Street."

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

This grand mansion has starred in everything from Bones to Buffy.

A ghost town at the airport is now a refuge for blue butterflies.

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

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

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