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

The abandoned zoo enclosures offer a perfect place to experience the other side of the bars.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

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

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

A hospital closed seemingly in the middle of operations, leaving behind fodder for horror films and ghost hunters.

An iconic location along the Los Angeles River where countless movie scenes are filmed.

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

A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

Gnomes have their very own bonsai-landscaped settlement on a university campus.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.