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   BUBBLEGUM ALLEY: A GOOEY GERMAPHOBES NIGHTMARE
   
   The infamous Bubblegum Alley--which should never be called anything else,
   because it's exactly that-- has been dividing the great city of San Louis
   Obispo for {...}
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   THE BEACH BOYS MONUMENT: GOOD VIBRATIONS UNDER A SMOGGY LA FREEWAY
   
   Before the tragic drownings, mental breakdowns, terrible literary decisions,
   and this insufferable 'piece of baby boomer trash defined the group, this
   dusty, nondescript corner of earth {...}
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   TREES OF MYSTERY: TOWERING NIGHTMARE FUEL IN LUMBERJACK FORM
   
   Deep within the wet and wonderful Redwood Forest lies one of California's
   most recognizable landmarks; a strange/ludicrous spectacle that truly
   deserves the moniker of classic {...}
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   THE BLOTTER BARN: SAN FRANCISCO’S HIDDEN LSD MUSEUM
   
   Amongst the bougie storefronts and housing boom, San Francisco is a town
   that's no doubt lost its freak flag in recent years. But that sordid {...}
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   CATALINA PET CEMETERY: DEAD PET PARADISE
   
   I've always been a bit conflicted about celebrating the whole Pet Cemetery
   phenomenom. On one end, it's devastating to know that you're surrounded by
   dozens {...}
 * ART
   
   
   BUBBLEGUM ALLEY: A GOOEY GERMAPHOBES NIGHTMARE
   
   The infamous Bubblegum Alley--which should never be called anything else,
   because it's exactly that-- has been dividing the great city of San Louis
   Obispo for {...}
 * ROADSIDE
   
   
   THE BEACH BOYS MONUMENT: GOOD VIBRATIONS UNDER A SMOGGY LA FREEWAY
   
   Before the tragic drownings, mental breakdowns, terrible literary decisions,
   and this insufferable 'piece of baby boomer trash defined the group, this
   dusty, nondescript corner of earth {...}

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THE HOBBIT HOUSES: A LITTLE BIT OF MIDDLE-EARTH IN SUNNY LOS ANGELES



LATEST CURIOSITIES


 * THE BEACH BOYS MONUMENT: GOOD VIBRATIONS UNDER A SMOGGY LA FREEWAY
   
   
   Before the tragic drownings, mental breakdowns, terrible literary decisions,
   and this insufferable 'piece of baby boomer trash defined the group, this
   dusty, nondescript corner of earth once contained the ultimate piece of Beach
   Boys memorabilia: their {...}


 * TREES OF MYSTERY: TOWERING NIGHTMARE FUEL IN LUMBERJACK FORM
   
   
   Deep within the wet and wonderful Redwood Forest lies one of California's
   most recognizable landmarks; a strange/ludicrous spectacle that truly
   deserves the moniker of classic roadside attraction. Behold! the giant wooden
   statues of Paul Bunyan {...}


 * THE BLOTTER BARN: SAN FRANCISCO’S HIDDEN LSD MUSEUM
   
   
   Amongst the bougie storefronts and housing boom, San Francisco is a town
   that's no doubt lost its freak flag in recent years. But that sordid message
   certainly didn't reach Mark McCloud and his glorious art {...}


 * CATALINA PET CEMETERY: DEAD PET PARADISE
   
   
   I've always been a bit conflicted about celebrating the whole Pet Cemetery
   phenomenom. On one end, it's devastating to know that you're surrounded by
   dozens of dead pets-- animals who once attacked the mailman, peed {...}
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 * BUBBLEGUM ALLEY: A GOOEY GERMAPHOBES NIGHTMARE
   
   
   The infamous Bubblegum Alley--which should never be called anything else,
   because it's exactly that-- has been dividing the great city of San Louis
   Obispo for decades. While some consider it a wonderful tourist attraction,
   giving an {...}


 * RANDYLAND: SUN-KISSED GLASS SCULPTURE ART IN LA’S HIPSTER HOOD
   
   
   Playing, conceptually at least, in the same sandbox as the famous Elmer's
   Bottle Ranch of Barstow, Randyland, or Phantasma Gloria, as it's occasionally
   known, is a bottle hoarder's paradise turned multi-colored art installation.
   Anyone who's {...}


 * DEVIL’S GATE: PASADENA’S PERSONAL PORTAL TO HELL
   
   
   
   Making it to hell has always been a personal goal of mine, so imagine the
   thrill felt to finally visit Pasadena's infamous Devil's Gate, aka one of
   life's true"Portals to Hell". Nestled amongst the aptly {...}


 * ROBOLIGHTS: A MIND MELTING DISPLAY OF DIY DESERT TRANSFORMERS
   
   
   
   Amongst the kitschy swimming pools, retro furniture and Sonny Bono
   infatuation (I ain't mad about this one) lies something so unique to Palm
   Springs that it must be seen to be believed. Herein lies the forever art
   {...}


 * NICK METROPOLIS: TRASH AND TREASURE AT LA’S MOST UNIQUE VINTAGE SHOP
   
   
   A familiar sight to LA locals rolling down La Brea is the massive lot of
   recycled treasure known as Nick Metropolis Collectible. To everyone else,
   open your eyes and gawk away at the insanity on display here; {...}


 * MONTE CARLO PINOCCHIO RESTAURANT: PASTA AND CREEPY PUPPETS
   
   
   What could be more delightful than spending the afternoon chowing down on
   delicious Italian food while surrounded by a gaggle of creepy marionette
   memorabilia? Well, apparently nothing, according to Monte Carlo's Deli, which
   has been haunting Burbank {...}


 * THE JIM MORRISON HOTEL ROOM: CHASING GHOSTS IN THE LAIR OF THE LIZARD KING
   
   
   Once the preferred crash pad of the legendary rocker, the infamous Jim
   Morrison Hotel Room is an otherworldly visual experience, and a must-see for
   all fans of the Doors frontman. Our journey begins on the second {...}

RANDOM CURIOSITIY

 * DESERT CHRIST PARK: Hang with Charred Jesus while Tripping in the Desert
   
   

 * THE WORLD’S TALLEST FLAG POLE: At Sea Level!
   
   

 * THE CARPENTERS APARTMENT COMPLEX: Morbid Memories of Music’s Tragic Duo
   
   

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NIGHTMARE ROCK: SCARY DREAMS AMONGST THE ROCKY HILLS OF LONE PINE


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