Its unique collection details the history of the state's svelte railroads.

This 1,700-pound edible sculpture is way better than your average chocolate mousse.

A nature and outdoor art preserve features the large-scale, abstract works of a renowned Maine folk artist.

Trinkets and toys lovingly handmade by maximum security prisoners.

They call buildings like this "mimetic architecture," but nothing has ever mimicked the taste of Moxie.

In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.

This ramshackle ghost town is comprised of mining-era buildings collected from around the region.

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

Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.

A treasure hunter's tiny bar, harboring celebrities since 1959.

Former 1954 Del Mar Train Station now serves signature cocktails and delightful culinary treats, and still operates as a Metro stop.

The simple auditorium that launched a pop icon's career into the stratosphere.

Originally the home of chewing gum mogul William Wrigely Jr, it is now the official offices of the Tournament of Roses.

Pasadena glamour turned government issue.

Two groundbreaking brothers from Pasadena.

From silent movie theater to rock &roll palace and beyond.

A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.

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

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

Don't bother sending any mail to this ghost town.

An abandoned 1930s gas station turned bustling neighborhood park.

This house is a mosaic of tiled artwork sourced from local artists.

A unique local art exhibit that has continued to grow since 1989.

The first attack on the continental U.S. during WWII occurred off the coast of a quiet California golf course.