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

One man's homage to the sun continues to grow like a glass fractal.

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

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

A gift from Abbot Kinney and a little bit of piece of Black history in Venice Beach.

Founded by a high school teacher, this poetry magazine became a center for all things literary.

An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.

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

Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.

One of Los Angeles's first murals once vibrantly depicted the dangers of United States imperialism.

A quirky collection of figurines backdropped by city views is hidden next to a popular restaurant in the Hollywood hills.

Somewhere between an art studio and a print shop, this artists storefront is a house of worship devoted to type.

The neighborhood shop is a sort of tiny cactus museum full of exotic specimens you can take home.

Historic house-museum dedicated to the revolutionary gay graphic artist Tom of Finland.

The Mighty Wurlitzer organ continues to belt out the tunes at downtown El Segundo's historic home for silent and classic movies.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

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

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

The illuminating collection of L.A. street lights is run by the city and only opens one day per month.

A non-native grove of 241 redwoods in Southern California.

The creator of the carousel's bingo-pinball hybrid survives in California's oldest gaming establishment.

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

The sun acts as a key that only fits this giant keyhole twice a year.

Blink and you may miss this rustic pioneer cemetery.