World's oldest operating science fiction and fantasy club, once home to Ray Bradbury and L. Ron Hubbard.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

An academy where anyone can train in the exciting acrobatic sports of parkour and freerunning.

This traditional garden in the San Fernando Valley doubled for Star Fleet Academy, and is irrigated entirely by wastewater.

One of the world's longest murals depicts the history of diversity in Los Angeles.

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

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

The programmatic glory of LA's giant whiskey barrel building has become an upscale reminder of the city's kitschy roadside past.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

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

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

Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.

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

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