France's national museum of scientific and industrial instruments.

This massive library holds what was once the largest book collection in the world.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

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

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

A forgotten tribute to a South American hero hidden in a cluster of traffic islands.

This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.

The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

Outposts of this restaurant chain were shaped like jaunty chapeaus.

A historic fort commemorating the United States' naval history.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

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

A long-vacant Scottish Rite temple in Hollywood has been converted into an art museum filled with Masonic relics.

Rare collectibles from automated musical instruments to 250 unique automobiles.

First LEED-certified gas station in the United States.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

One of the world's largest collections of rare and magnificent bird specimens.

Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.

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

The L.A. Zoo has a secret garden of rare bootleg cycads, a palm specimen dating back 280 million years.

After starting as a whimsical tourist attraction that eventually found its way to ruin, these renovated canals offer a lush and exotic locale on the Pacific Coast.

The final resting place of a space program monolith.

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