A nursery specializing in strange and beautiful succulents and cacti.

Contemporary art inspired by natural history and science drawing on ancient techniques in a modern world.

A bigger-than-life pun that has become a beacon of altruism.

A cake-themed art installation tucked away in historic Chinatown.

The neighborhood of Eagle Rock is named after a gigantic boulder with a shadowy surprise.

This peaceful garden is hidden on the grounds of a spiritual organization founded by a pioneer yogi.

An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.

From sax to spuds, get 'em all at this landmark music establishment.

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.

An L.A. traffic island where the faces of locals have been carved into massive granite eggs.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

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

This glamorous old building is said to have inspired the Tower of Terror.

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

Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

The abandoned zoo enclosures offer a perfect place to experience the other side of the bars.

A couple turned their front yard into an artistic masterpiece.

Legend says one of the world's largest marine geysers is actually a whale that got wedged within the rocks.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

Dozens of lights dangle from the branches of what may be the brightest tree in Los Angeles.

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.

A beloved carnival gets a modern makeover in Los Angeles.