Have You Heard the One About the Turtles Races?

Trendy little cafe for breakfast, lunch and brunch. Try one of their many, many waffle options.

Take a short hike through Griffith Park to the original L.A. Zoo, which closed in 1966. You can check out some of the old animal enclosures and explore this unusual landmark, which was featured in films such as Anchorman.

Iconic, beautifully manicured (and fully functioning) cemetary with the final resting spots of Judy Garland, Chris Cornell, Estelle Getty and countless other celebrities. On many nights, there are also popular outdoor movie screenings and concerts.

Some of the best hot dogs on the planet (and the burgers are pretty good too). Just be warned, you will be waiting on line a long time before you can order. But it’s worth it!

See the world’s tallest man, a musical staircase, wax figures and many strange exhibits. Yeah, it’s touristy. But it’s also a lot of fun.

17 hollow interconnected sculpture towers reaching as high as 99.5 feet high. Created by an Italian immigrant tile mason between 1921 to 1954, the towers are intricately decorated with ceramic tiles, bottles, seashells, mirrors and assorted other materials.

Quirky shop where you can buy curios like astronaut sunscreen, dinosaur eggs and portable wormholes. And if you forgot your wallet, you can always go back in time to get it!

Solid Italian food, nostalgic decor, singing waiters who can actually hold a tune.