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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Paicines

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Paicines, California

Updated June 20, 2024

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New Idria

Paicines, California

New Idria Ghost Town

After the nearby mercury mine shut down, this town was abandoned and declared a Superfund site.

California Condor sunning itself in Pinnacles.

Paicines, California

Pinnacles Condor Sanctuary

When California condors were hovering on the brink of extinction, this recovery program was charged with helping the birds thrive again.

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What was a blank wall became a mural incorporating elements from both Hildagan and Oaxacan cultures.

Salinas, California

Culturas Hidalgo y Oaxaca

Traditional, pre-Hispanic food is served alongside classic favorites in this family-owned Mexican restaurant.

20 miles from Paicines

Salinas, California

The Steinbeck House Restaurant

Eat a tasty meal in the house where John Steinbeck was born.

21 miles from Paicines

Built in 1848, Los Coches Adobe has seen its share of California history.

Soledad, California

Los Coches Adobe

This historic home has survived wars, drought, and financial woes to become a California landmark.

22 miles from Paicines

Abandoned Fort Ord building.

Salinas, California

Fort Ord

Once America’s most beautiful army base, this abandoned military fort on the coast of Monterey Bay has been left to the elements.

23 miles from Paicines

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