Oro Grande, California
Elmer Long's Bottle Tree Ranch
Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.
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Oro Grande, California
Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.
Cabazon, California
The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.
Sacramento, California
Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.
San Francisco, California
A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.
San Francisco, California
In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.
Chino, California
A museum dedicated to restoring vintage aircraft, located at a working airport.
Laguna Beach, California
This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.
Costa Mesa, California
A small sculpture garden that provides a microcosmic representation of California.
Morro Bay, California
A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.
Agoura Hills, California
An Old West film set seen in countless TV shows and movies is open for the public to explore.
Los Angeles, California
This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.
Los Angeles, California
The neighborhood of Eagle Rock is named after a gigantic boulder with a shadowy surprise.
Los Angeles, California
L.A.'s oldest operating bowling alley is a beautifully restored homage to its speakeasy days.
Los Angeles, California
This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Los Angeles, California
A historic fort commemorating the United States' naval history.
Long Beach, California
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.
Chino Hills, California
A shockingly detailed small scale recreation of the temples of Abu Simbel.
Yermo, California
Like a kitschy mirage in the Mojave, this eatery serves up classic 50s-style diner meals and a dinosaur sculpture garden.
Yermo, California
A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.
Yermo, California
A collection of anti-communist sculptures stands watch in the Mojave Desert.
Newberry Springs, California
The "Fun Spot of the Desert" is now a haunting ruin, and a reminder that putting a water park in a desert is a bad idea.
Baker, California
This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.
Baker, California
Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.
Las Vegas, Nevada
A new kind of theme park for adults off the Las Vegas Strip.