Blythe, California
Blythe Intaglios
Ancient human, animal, and geometric figures drawn in the earth.
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Blythe, California
Ancient human, animal, and geometric figures drawn in the earth.
Joshua Tree, California
An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.
Redding, California
This ultra-modern California span is actually a titanic solar clock in disguise built by famed architect Santiago Calatrava.
Humboldt County, California
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
Eureka, California
Commonly referred to as the most photographed Victorian home in the United States.
Klamath, California
Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.
Yucca Valley, California
On a barren hillside in the Yucca Valley, the recently restored Desert Christ Park has attracted pilgrims and kitsch hunters for over 50 years.
Pioneertown, California
A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.
Rome, Italy
This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.
Fort Bragg, California
A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.
Fort Bragg, California
Celebrating the transformation of trash into objects of beauty.
San Luis Obispo, California
The world's first motel is now an administrative building for an apple farm.
San Luis Obispo, California
An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.
San Luis Obispo, California
A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.
San Luis Obispo, California
A Mysterious Masonic tomb in San Luis Obispo.
San Luis Obispo, California
A deserted hodgepodge of experimental structures designed by nearby university students.
Baywood-Los Osos, California
Home to a forest of whimsical pygmy Coast live oak.
Morro Bay, California
A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.
Soquel, California
A Buddhist retreat built on more than 100 acres of California Redwood forest.
Aptos, California
This concrete ship has had four careers - World War I tanker, floating amusement park, fishing pier, and artificial reef.
Davenport, California
Here, visitors can swing with the waves of the Pacific Ocean.
Santa Cruz, California
A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.
Aptos, California
At this California chicken ranch, four bucks will get you 18 eggs and a chorus of dancing animatronic poultry.
Moss Landing, California
An archive and museum with a mind-boggling collection of Shakespeare-related objects.