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

A cult following celebrates the legend that belies this curious podiatrists' office sign which has worked its way into song, literature, animation, and the visual arts.

Raised illegally, Reggie now lives at the Los Angeles Zoo after authorities spent years tracking him down.

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

Rare collectibles from automated musical instruments to 250 unique automobiles.

A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.

An increasingly eccentric apartment building, topped with winged beasties.

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

The famous animator's private station house and man-cave was the birthplace of imagineering.

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

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.

Statue of Lenin, from Cold War era Czechoslovakia, now in a neighborhood of Seattle.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

The oldest giants in Catalonia are now displayed in a 14th-century Gothic church.

The 2,000-year-old Roman columns are hidden within Barcelona's Gothic Quarter.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

The Swedish flag over this small naval fort signals that the nation is at peace.