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Ajo, Arizona

Quitobaquito Springs

This oasis-like spring in the Sonoran Desert is home to unique, endangered species.
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Felicity, California

Felicity, California: Center of the World

Semi-recognized center of the world, with many oddities.
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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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Niland, California

East Jesus

An off-grid art installation that encourages its visitors to imagine a world without waste.
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Calipatria, California

Davis-Schrimpf Seep Field

Burping, gurgling geothermal mud pots by the Salton Sea.
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Mecca, California

Salton Sea

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.
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Mecca, California

International Banana Museum

World's largest collection devoted to one fruit.
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Mecca, California

Salton Sea History Museum

A museum dedicated to a sea that should have never been.
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Bombay Beach, California

Bombay Beach

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.
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Ukiah, California

Vectorr Train Prototype

A working model of a pressure-driven, high-speed rail whizzes around a private vineyard.
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Berkeley, California

Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles

From buttons to beads, flounces to fripperies, this textile museum and shop honors the history of needlework.
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Berkeley, California

Cafe Ohlone

This restaurant offers the original California cuisine.
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Berkeley, California

Moe's Books

A shape-shifting buy-sell-trade bookstore, born to Beatnik Era spirit.
Elise Added by Elise
Berkeley, California

Thornburg Village

A storybook European village in Berkeley.
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Berkeley, California

Aftel Archive of Curious Scents

Nose around a unique collection of more than 300 natural aromas used to craft perfume fragrances.
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Berkeley, California

Berkeley Car House

A celebration of once forgotten materials.
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