The art and history of the velvet painting are on full display in this Los Angeles museum.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

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

The last of its kind in the country.

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

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

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.

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

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

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

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

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