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

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

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

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 cake-themed art installation tucked away in historic Chinatown.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

Yo, Adrian!

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

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

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

Pay your respects to a folk-punk legend.

An Italian restaurant became a rock-and-roll hangout and the lair of the "Hollywood vampires."

Hiding amid the largest camellia collection in the country lies a charming children's maze, donated by a secret admirer.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

“It's the quality” (but probably also the drive-through donut tunnel) that has attracted diners since 1968.

A classically trained chef makes beloved burritos inside a gas station.

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

One of the world's longest murals depicts the history of diversity in Los Angeles.

An off-grid art installation that encourages its visitors to imagine a world without waste.