60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.

A few iconic structures are all that remain of America’s first outdoor shopping mall.

A historic fort commemorating the United States' naval history.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

Legendary frontman of the Doors looms in this giant mural by famed Venice muralist, Rip Cronk.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

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

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.

A visionary, futuristic sculpture in Los Angeles that never met its extraterrestrial potential.

Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.

The house where Good Will Hunting was written is a surreal fairytale abode.

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

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

A carousel trades in its classic horses and calliope for endangered species, native flora and fauna, and a modern soundtrack.

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

This forgotten Frank Lloyd Wright house is an architectural marvel at the end of a sleepy residential street.

L.A.'s oldest operating bowling alley is a beautifully restored homage to its speakeasy days.

Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.

From pre-war whiskey cocktails to prohibition-era speakeasy secrecy, this bar has seen it all.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

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