A glittering South Asian anomaly in a wealthy Los Angeles suburb.

A faux European lane smack dab in downtown L.A.

Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.

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

A cult following celebrates the legend that belies this curious podiatrists' office sign which has worked its way into song, literature, animation, and the visual arts.

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

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

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

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

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

Although he donated over 3,000 acres to Los Angles, Griffith's life was marred by controversy.

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

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

An extraordinary final resting place full of oversized art, amazing statues, and dead celebrities.

Mexican food and folk art.

While exploring the desert, you can stop by the home of a fictional heretic from a parallel universe.

A regular looking rock with an unbelievable history.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

This outdoor observatory offers stellar views and a scale model of our solar system.

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.

This conservation area is also home to many of the region's desert tortoises.

The quirky salon doubles as a retro museum run by the world's leading "hairstorian."

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.