Here are 11 of the weirdest California roadside attractions that are definitely worth stopping for:
- Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree (Leggett) – A giant coast redwood tree, over 2,000 years old, with a tunnel carved through the base that cars can drive right through.
- Glass Beach (Fort Bragg) – A beach covered with colorful, smooth sea glass created from decades of discarded glass items ground down by the ocean.
- Coyote’s Flying Saucer Retrievals and Repairs (Jacumba) – An alien-themed desert stop featuring UFO-like sculptures and other sci-fi art.
- Desert View Tower and Boulder Park (Jacumba) – A historic stone tower with panoramic views plus a nearby park filled with hand-carved rock sculptures of animals and mythical creatures.
- Salvation Mountain (Niland) – A vibrant, hand-painted mountain proclaiming messages of love and spirituality.
- Bottle Tree Ranch (Oro Grande) – A whimsical outdoor art exhibit featuring “trees” made entirely from bottle-covered metal sculptures.
- Trees of Mystery (Klamath) – A forested attraction featuring giant redwoods, uniquely shaped trees, and a sky tram for scenic views.
- Santa Cruz Mystery Spot – A gravity-defying roadside attraction where the laws of physics seem to warp.
- Winchester Mystery House (San Jose) – A sprawling Victorian mansion with staircases to nowhere and other architectural oddities.
- Toads Hollow (Davis) – An “underpass” created for toads to safely cross busy roads during migration.
- Charlie Brown Farms (Near the 5 Freeway) – A roadside market with quirky collections, from ostrich eggs to huge beef jerky.
These attractions offer strange, fascinating, and fun experiences that add unique flavor to any California road trip.
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