Originally the home of chewing gum mogul William Wrigely Jr, it is now the official offices of the Tournament of Roses.

Pasadena glamour turned government issue.

Two groundbreaking brothers from Pasadena.

From silent movie theater to rock &roll palace and beyond.

A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.

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

The mall's looks were inspired by the cowboy extras who used to meet up—and cause real trouble—at this Hollywood hub.

Don't bother sending any mail to this ghost town.

An abandoned 1930s gas station turned bustling neighborhood park.

This house is a mosaic of tiled artwork sourced from local artists.

A unique local art exhibit that has continued to grow since 1989.

The first attack on the continental U.S. during WWII occurred off the coast of a quiet California golf course.

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

This house turned museum chronicles the life and work of Richard Neutra.

A library of rare occult books in Los Angeles.

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

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

California's largest steel arch bridge.

This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.

One incredible room in the Santa Barbara Courthouse is covered in wall-to-wall canvas murals.

Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.

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.

In California, colorful roadside signs remind us all that love transcends borders.

In this roadside "community for the small," abandoned toys gain new lives.