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Palomar Mountain, California

Palomar Observatory

A world-class observatory in the California desert.
Mecca, California

Salton Sea

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.
Rebekah Otto Added by Rebekah Otto
Amboy, California

Amboy Ghost Town

The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.
Added by ajackson
Ludlow, California

Ludlow

One of the ghostly stops along Route 66.
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Twentynine Palms, California

Brooklyn Mine

While you're unlikely to find riches here these days, this remote mine is a time capsule of the Gold Rush era.
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Twentynine Palms, California

Sunvale Village

In this roadside "community for the small," abandoned toys gain new lives.
Added by cathyallen56
Joshua Tree, California

World Famous Crochet Museum

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.
Added by lasvegashoosier
Madrid, Spain

Secret Nun Cookies at Monasterio del Corpus Christi

Order cookies baked by cloistered nuns in a 400-year-old monastery.
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Kyoto, Japan

Denden-gu

A small shrine dedicated to a god of lightning and electronics.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Washington, D.C.

National Public Radio's Honey Bee Hives

Atop this media building, two hives containing more than 30,000 bees keep the surrounding area vibrant.
katyaGilbo Added by katyaGilbo
Washington, D.C.

Rat Graves

Stone markers on the campus of Gallaudet University commemorate a peculiar school tradition.
Sydney Rose Added by Sydney Rose
Tokyo, Japan

Shiotama

Steampunk, humanoid sculptures crawl on all fours in a Tokyo plaza.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Pasadena, California

The Old YWCA Building

A landmark for a trailblazer for female architects and the designer of one of the most famous and opulent buildings in California.
Added by Mordy
Mecca, California

International Banana Museum

World's largest collection devoted to one fruit.
anhie Added by anhie
Calipatria, California

Slab City

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.
anhie Added by anhie
Calipatria, California

Carcass Beach

At this deceptively beautiful beach, nothing is what it seems.
Added by Astronomer10
Calipatria, California

Salton Sea Duck Blinds

The sea once considered an ecological wasteland is now called "crown jewel of avian biodiversity" by scientists.
Rachel Added by Rachel
Ocotillo, California

Coyote's Flying Saucer Retrievals and Repairs

A UFO scrapyard in the California desert.
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Jacumba, California

Endangered Bighorn Sheep In Ko-Pah

Catch a glimpse of the elusive Peninsular bighorns right off of the desert freeway.
Added by zackofalltrades
Santa Ysabel, California

The JAB Canid Education and Conservation Center

Spend a day hanging out with domesticated Russian foxes.
Amber C Snider Added by Amber C Snider
San Diego, California

San Diego Chinese Historical Museum

This historic Chinese church was relocated and revived as a museum that preserves and celebrates Chinese art, history, and culture.
Added by blimpcaptain
San Diego, California

Mick Jagger's Urinal

The Gaslamp District's oldest bar sports a urinal marked with a golden plaque that was allegedly used by Mick Jagger.
Added by sirjoshuavii
San Diego, California

Women's Museum of California

This San Diego museum is dedicated to preserving women’s historic achievements.
Added by jonesmm89
San Diego, California

Lemon Grove Mummies

Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.
Added by zackofalltrades