Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

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

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

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.

A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

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

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

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

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

The space-age building is home to one of the few remaining rotating restaurants in America, and the only one that inspired a 1980s sitcom.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

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

The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.

Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.

This shop specializes in oddities and Victorian-inspired wonders.

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

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

America's most famous piece of self-built architecture.

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.

A B&B on a Victorian lighthouse station in San Francisco Bay.