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Atomic Redhead

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I'm a California based blogger, writing about weird history, bizarre, historic, and abandoned places, along with vintage fashion and lifestyle. Follow me on my adventures on my blog!
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'Big Josh' stands watch over vintage cars.

Joshua Tree, California

The Station Joshua Tree

Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.

Stagecoach Inn Museum

Newbury Park, California

Stagecoach Inn Museum

A basement full of treasures lies beneath this inn that has worn many hats throughout its 140+ years.

The Biggest Board at the International Surfing Museum

Huntington Beach, California

World's Largest Surfboard

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.

Luggage Room
Permanently Closed

Pasadena, California

Luggage Room

Former 1954 Del Mar Train Station now serves signature cocktails and delightful culinary treats, and still operates as a Metro stop.

Dining room at the Madonna Inn

San Luis Obispo, California

Madonna Inn

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

International Surfing Museum

Huntington Beach, California

International Surfing Museum

Museum dedicated to the preservation of surf culture.

October 2022

Los Angeles, California

Pink's Hot Dogs

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

Site of Charlie Chaplin Studios

Los Angeles, California

Site of Charlie Chaplin Studios

The Hollywood home of Kermit the Frog and Yoda used to be Charlie Chaplin's film studio.

Looking south at night.

Reno, Nevada

Old Reno Arch

The arch that celebrated the completion of the Lincoln and Victory highways.

Golden Gate Bridge with Fort Point below

San Francisco, California

Fort Point

Beneath the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge is the “Gibraltar of the West Coast,” a fort built to protect the San Francisco Bay from naval attack.

Casa Del Prado

San Diego, California

Panama-California Sculpture Court

A hidden courtyard houses early 20th-century plaster masterpieces.

The bar at the Red Dog.

Virginia City, Nevada

Red Dog Saloon

A Wild West saloon that helped define a generation of psychedelic rock.

Flamingos on Flamingo Island

Las Vegas, Nevada

Flamingo Habitat

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

Elton John themed pinball!

Las Vegas, Nevada

Pinball Hall of Fame

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

The Mantis seen with the Container Park entrance sign.

Las Vegas, Nevada

'The Mantis'

Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.

Big Rig Jig. (Creative Commons)

Las Vegas, Nevada

Big Rig Jig

Temporary Burning Man sculpture made of two 18-wheelers.

Atomic Liquors, since 1952

Las Vegas, Nevada

Atomic Liquors

Back in 1952, you could get a mushroom cloud chaser with your atomic cocktail.

Evel Pie

Las Vegas, Nevada

Evel Pie

“Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza” at this joint filled with Evel Knievel memorabilia.

Golden Gate Casino

Las Vegas, Nevada

The First Telephone in Las Vegas

The so-called "Father of Las Vegas" had the city's first telephone installed in his office in 1907.

Abandoned Kiel Ranch, circa 1933.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Kiel Ranch

An 1870s ranch for pioneers, rodeo stars, and divorcees was abandoned and left for dead, until the city reopened it for exploration.

Not-so-hidden Histories Exhibition

Las Vegas, Nevada

Burlesque Hall of Fame

This institution collects the history of burlesque dancing with a titillating collection of ephemera and pasties.

The grave of Pomp Charbonneau.

Jordan Valley, Oregon

Jean Baptiste Charbonneau Grave

A ghost town in a remote corner of Oregon hosts a touching tribute to Sacagawea’s son.

Don't let the unassuming entrance fool you.

Culver City, California

The Museum of Jurassic Technology

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

Nethercutt Collection and Museum

Los Angeles, California

Nethercutt Collection and Museum

Rare collectibles from automated musical instruments to 250 unique automobiles.

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