A castle that was built stone by stone by an eccentric journalist.

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

From pre-war whiskey cocktails to prohibition-era speakeasy secrecy, this bar has seen it all.

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

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

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

Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.

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.

A free library to stumble across, one of many placed worldwide if you know where to look.

The last orange grove of the San Fernando Valley is owned and protected by CSU Northridge.

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

One man's homage to the sun continues to grow like a glass fractal.

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

This ultra-modern home clings to the slope of the Hollywood Hills on a precarious stilt.

This weird abode has inspired everything from the "House On Haunted Hil" to a robot hunter's pad.

This Los Angeles animation studio is keeping the wonder of stop motion puppetry alive.

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

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

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

This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.

Historic house-museum dedicated to the revolutionary gay graphic artist Tom of Finland.

Where the leftovers of love affairs can live on forever.

A long-vacant Scottish Rite temple in Hollywood has been converted into an art museum filled with Masonic relics.

Iconic Los Angeles residence famous for its 19 statues of Michelangelo's David.