Mikel Jollett of the Airborne Toxic Event says, “It’s just weird—part farce and part academic exercise.” They feature everything from miniaturized mobile-home dioramas to superstitious remedies.
The world's best donut drive-through: Drive into a donut shaped cave, pick your donut out from the windows along the side and pay at the end. Its a must-visit LA attraction, open 24 hours.
A park along one of the oldest Freeways in the country (the Pasadena Freeway, Hwy 110).
Lots of good food in the old, food stand section of the Grove. Ride the fake trolley around the fake city.
High-end sausages (like rattlesnake) and great selection of beers in a trendy, triangle-shaped space.
A great place to stay on Route 66, close to the site of the Original McDonalds and other San Bernardino treasures.
Tio's has a gigantic garden with huge folk-art statues made from bottles, shells, electrical trash and other objects. Its a massive complex with fountains, clowns, patios and surprises everywhere.
Sit in President Taft's overside chair, and dream of being a plump President.
The site of the original McDonald's. Features old signage, McDonaldland playground equipment and a free museum of McDonald's happy meal toys, historic packaging and a Grimace costume.
Famous LA Deli open 24 hours. Has a bar, full menu including latkes and blintzes. The retro interior is great.
Grab a margarita at Mariasol at the end of the pier and enjoy the sunset.
This historical landmark and bowling alley that dates back to Prohibition times is revitalized and reopened. The glamorous space will only be open to bowlers Monday thru Friday. Read more.
CA (See) - One of LA's best dive bars with the added bonus of talented bikini clad ladies pole dancing to everything from Radiohead to Dr. Dre.
Don't miss the museum on the third floor. Also, be sure to check out the chapel and push the button inside to hear Clifton's founder Clifford Clinton read a parable about redwood trees to you. Read more.
This sign has been re-built over the years, but is part of an amazing 1961 Googie-style drive-thru dairy which is shaped like a giant half dome and lined with rainbow colored beams.
The spiritual home of the French dip, the famous sandwich of carved meat on a jus-soaked roll + 9 cent coffee, 50 cent iced tea, 60 cent lemonade, perfect coleslaw and pies & sawdust covered floors! Read more.
The Prince is my fave eatery. A Korean restaurant with the best Old English decor imaginable. Besides the ambiance, the Eel is to die for. Also, bizzarely so LA, the chips and salsa are amazing.
Korean bar food makes for the best companion to your evening's merriment, with small bites and snacks that go well with beer and soju. The dark ambiance transports you to a back alley joint in Seoul. Read more.
I can't believe I just discovered Damon's after 4 years in Glendale! The BBQ ribs are awesome, service is fantastic (some of the best in the city -- no joke!), and tiki theme is super fun!
Bargain-priced 60s-style motor inn with ultra clean nonsmoking rooms, killer neon overlooking a heated pool, and "True Romance" pedigree. Ask for a second-story room; they're a tiny bit slicker.
Old school liquor store with great looking neon clown sign. They sell the usual brands of spirits, wines and beer, along with snack food, novelty items like alcoholic whipped cream, and souvenir t-shi
Has been a diner since 1958. Authentic Googie diner with river rock exterior, vintage interior and cocktail lounge. Has had several name changes.
One of the last Inland Empire German restaurants, Gazzolo's has great sausages, Central European beers on tap and friendly service.
MAK Center for Art & Architecture in the Schindler House features rotating art exhibitions about cultural issues. Free admission Fri 4-6p, as well as Intl Museum Day (May), Schindler's bday (Sept 10)
Be lulled into a happy mood by the serenading ukulele player and therefreshing, faintly apple-cinnamony mai tais, just like everyone else in theplace. Read more.
This was the 2nd In-N-Out ever built. With the recent final destruction of the original Baldwin Park location, this is now THE oldest In-N-Out on the planet. Everything seems to taste better here!
Ray Buhen opened Tiki Ti in 1961. By then he was a veteran bartender of LA’s prolific tropical bar scene. He created the Blood and Sand for actor Tyrone Power while bartending at the Dresden Room.
This is part of the crop of new-school tiki bars that have popped up recently. They use top-shelf liquor and real juice. Come in on a sleepy Sunday night for karaoke or happy hour from 5 until 7. Read more.
This is a classic old-style tiki bar with crazy colorful drinks and awesome atmosphere. Check out the $1 PBRs on Mondays! Read more.
