The One

by gabrielstwin

23 Places

Pacific Grove, California

Kissing Rock

Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."

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Pacific Grove, California

Monarch Grove Sanctuary

Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.

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San Simeon, California

Hearst Castle

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

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Santa Barbara, California

Lotusland

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

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Isla Vista, California

AlloSphere

360-degree virtual reality chamber physically immerses scientists into their data.

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Monterey, California

Point Sur Lightstation

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

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Culver City, California

The Museum of Jurassic Technology

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

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Gilroy, California

Gilroy Gardens

Home to the "Circus" trees created by Axel Erlandson.

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Culver City, California

Center for Land Use Interpretation

A museum, art project, and institution that demands we look at the world around us in a strange new way.

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Los Angeles, California

The Adventurers' Club of Los Angeles

Hidden above a drug store on a nondescript corner of Lincoln Heights is a private clubhouse for intrepid explorers.

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Desert Hot Springs, California

Cabot's Pueblo Museum

The Hopi-style structure was built by the man who discovered Desert Hot Springs' famous mineral water.

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Palm Springs, California

Robo Lights

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.

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Palm Desert, California

Curves and Zigzags

A black and white painted wall creates an optical illusion in the California desert.

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Mecca, California

Salton Sea

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.

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Calipatria, California

Salvation Mountain

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

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Calipatria, California

Slab City

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

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Pioneertown, California

Pioneertown

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

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Landers, California

The Integratron

Experience a quartz crystal sound bath inside a storied, all-wood sound-chamber.

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Joshua Tree, California

The Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.

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San Luis Obispo, California

Madonna Inn

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

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San Luis Obispo, California

San Luis Obispo's Bubblegum Alley

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

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Solvang, California

Solvang Wind Harp

California's oldest wind harp represents a historic piece of America's Danish history.

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Solvang, California

OstrichLand USA

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

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