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

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

A tribute to long time Venice Beach resident, artist and actor Dennis Hopper.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

The largest collection of two headed animals in the world.

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

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

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

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

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

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

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

Left untouched since a double murder-suicide in the 1960s, Los Feliz murder mansion remains a neighborhood mystery.

This weird abode has inspired everything from the "House On Haunted Hil" to a robot hunter's pad.

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

Gift shop offering toe tags and chalk body beach towels tucked into a coroner's office.

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

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.

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

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

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

The capital of the Cayman Islands is a center of offshore banking, but gets battered by blistering hurricanes.

A Spanish-style estate that has traded black ties for rock concerts.

In terms of history and architecture, this is one of the most remarkable cemeteries in the world.