The Atlas Obscura Guide To
Hidden Santa Monica
Discover 16 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Santa Monica, California
Unusual Attractions in Santa Monica
Atlas Obscura Trips
Death Valley After Dark: Astronomy and Photography in the Backcountry
Dec 5—Dec 9, 2018
In the otherworldly landscapes of Death Valley, practice your night photography skills under some of the world's clearest, starriest skies.
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Apr
28
Los Angeles, California
Abandoned Zoo Ruins
Roam the grounds of L.A.'s old zoo, former home of Ivan the Terrible.
Apr
29
El Segundo, California
Old Town Music Hall
Sing along to the whimsical warbles of the Mighty Wurlitzer, an organ with over 2,000 pipes and multiple instruments, many of which are illuminated with glow-in-the-dark paint.
May
10
Los Angeles, California
Wisdom Literature and Philosophical Esoterica—Revealed!
Visit a repository of everything you're not supposed to know.
May
12
Los Angeles, California
60-Inch Telescope
Step into the darkness for an evening of planets, globular clusters, planetary nebulae, and colorful double stars at the Mount Wilson Observatory.
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