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These places are so weird, off beat, and untypical that they cannot be categorized in any other ways than “unusual”. Get off the beaten path and explore new places in and around Southern California.

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Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo, CA

Posted on April 21, 2014April 21, 2014 by Snook0 comments on “Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo, CA”
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Los Angeles Unusual

Galco’s Vintage Soda and Snacks

Posted on September 16, 2013January 21, 2014 by Snook0 comments on “Galco’s Vintage Soda and Snacks”
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10 Must See Unusual Places In The California Desert

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Snook8 comments on “10 Must See Unusual Places In The California Desert”
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Central California Free Hikes State & National Parks Unusual

The Colorful Desert of California

Posted on September 8, 2013January 21, 2014 by Snook15 comments on “The Colorful Desert of California”
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15 Best Off The Beaten Path Things To Do In Los Angeles

Posted on September 1, 2013April 21, 2018 by Snook11 comments on “15 Best Off The Beaten Path Things To Do In Los Angeles”
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Arts Los Angeles Unusual

Learn About Human Inventions at the Museum of Jurassic Technology

Posted on August 29, 2013January 21, 2014 by Snook3 comments on “Learn About Human Inventions at the Museum of Jurassic Technology”
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Go back in time or the future at Time Travel Mart in Echo Park

Posted on August 28, 2013January 21, 2014 by Snook2 comments on “Go back in time or the future at Time Travel Mart in Echo Park”
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Wackos, 2nd happiest (and hipsteriest) place on earth

Posted on August 27, 2013January 21, 2014 by Snook3 comments on “Wackos, 2nd happiest (and hipsteriest) place on earth”
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Southern California Unusual

Museum Of Death in Hollywood! Warning…scary stuff

Posted on August 26, 2013January 21, 2014 by Snook15 comments on “Museum Of Death in Hollywood! Warning…scary stuff”
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Free Hikes Unusual Utah

Utah’s Famous Rope Swing Spot: Corona Arch

Posted on August 17, 2013January 21, 2014 by Snook3 comments on “Utah’s Famous Rope Swing Spot: Corona Arch”
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