A beautiful memorial tells the story of a formerly enslaved woman whose kindness shaped a burgeoning city.

These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."

The real faces of Venice beach captured on Romanesque columns.

The ruins of the castle that chemicals built.

Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

Remains of a Greek freighter trapped off of Rocky Point in 1961.

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

Chewing gum tycoon's memorial lies perched over wife's botanical gardens on Santa Catalina Island.

These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.

The first attack on the continental U.S. during WWII occurred off the coast of a quiet California golf course.

California's oldest wind harp represents a historic piece of America's Danish history.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

A fashion designer's dazzling world of Japanese collectibles is hidden in a warehouse downtown.

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

Formerly Fire Station No. 27, the museum is a hidden gem in the heart of Hollywood.

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

The silent film master's legacy commemorated in all the right and wrong places.

The last of its kind in the country.

The final resting place of one of Hollywood’s most prolific and talented actors is on the grounds of a California Mission.

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

Iconic Los Angeles residence famous for its 19 statues of Michelangelo's David.

Handsomely crafted representations of our round planet.

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