High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high power conical Tesla Coil.

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.

Most famous work of one of Frank Lloyd Wright's sons.

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

Outposts of this restaurant chain were shaped like jaunty chapeaus.

From sax to spuds, get 'em all at this landmark music establishment.

"The greatest unknown literary treasure in Los Angeles."

This collector's home is a constant work in progress.

A shrine to a skeleton saint in the city of angels.

A spiritual retreat in the heart of Los Angeles offers stunning gardens and a labyrinth to lose yourself in.

A "Titanic" superfan changed his name to Jack and set up this strange shrine to the blockbuster, complete with Korean food and Tarot readings.

This ultra-modern home clings to the slope of the Hollywood Hills on a precarious stilt.

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

This glamorous old building is said to have inspired the Tower of Terror.

Where the leftovers of love affairs can live on forever.

This grand mansion has starred in everything from Bones to Buffy.

Because there's no place like home.

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

This “living museum” at UCLA exhibits thousands of plant species from all over the world.

A prohibition-style speakeasy takes up residence in the last Victorian residence in Hollywood.

The remains of the first punk club in L.A.

A look into the Church of Scientology's deeply unfavorable view of psychiatry.

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

The hotel room where Janis Joplin tragically died has now become a makeshift shrine to the singer.