The Atlas Obscura Guide To

Hillsborough

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

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in Hillsborough

The Flintstone House

Hillsborough, California

The Flintstone House

A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.

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Added by NickKinling

Junípero Serra Statue

Hillsborough, California

Junípero Serra Statue

This controversial depiction of the "Founder of California" looks as though it was sculpted from mashed potatoes.

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Added by EricGrundhauser

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Wall of historic Pez dispensers

Burlingame, California

Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia

A comprehensive collection of Pez dispensers.

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1 MILE FROM Hillsborough

Nike Missile Site SF-51

Pacifica, California

Nike Missile Site SF-51

Another of California's unused Cold War missile defense complexes has become a graffiti gallery.

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Added by Vectrexer

5 MILEs FROM Hillsborough

San Francisco Bay Discovery Site

Pacifica, California

San Francisco Bay Discovery Site

A rough granite monument marks the spot where Europeans first caught sight of the San Francisco Bay.

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Added by pancakeron

5 MILEs FROM Hillsborough

South San Francisco, California

Wind Harp

A large instrument played by the wind.

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Added by mbison

5 MILEs FROM Hillsborough

Redwood City, California

Pulgas Water Temple

A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.

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Added by tyrsalvia

7 MILEs FROM Hillsborough

Atlas Obscura Trips

Dark Skies, Desert Beasts: A Night Photography Workshop in Borrego Springs, California

May 2—May 5, 2019

Journey deep into the desert of Southern California to explore and photograph the Dark Sky Sculptural Oasis of Borrego Springs.

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