In the days before HD projectors and IMAX, some of the most powerful projectors belonged to planetariums.

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.

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

Legendary frontman of the Doors looms in this giant mural by famed Venice muralist, Rip Cronk.

This well-traveled chess park offers scenic views of the pacific and a colorful, eclectic clientele.

Making Ice Cream Hip Since 2008.

The famous blue house from the classic horror film "Halloween" is now a local landmark.

A rare surviving example of a pre-WWII Japanese garden, restored after years of neglect.

A faux European lane smack dab in downtown L.A.

A glittering South Asian anomaly in a wealthy Los Angeles suburb.

Named after a bandit and the star of several Hollywood prehistoric landscapes, these sandstone formations are a historical part of the Los Angeles natural landscape.

An eccentric folk art landmark made out of discarded bottles by an inspired "grandma."

A classic American barn that was the home of a classic American television star.

Rare collectibles from automated musical instruments to 250 unique automobiles.

Abandoned anti-ballistic missile base.

The Los Angeles flood disaster that took 400 lives and ended the career of William Mulholland.

Gouged in the mountain to make stage coach access easier through the Fremont Pass.

According to legend it was a nap taken under this tree that kicked off the California Gold Rush.