One Cool Thing Every Weekend

Free, fun, and unusual places to explore

Category: Unusual

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.

Free Historic Southern California Unusual

LA Witch House & The Greystone Mansion

Posted on August 3, 2013January 21, 2014 by Snook1

Any Season Arts Free Historic Southern California Unusual

3 Ton Jesus Ministry Statues in Yucca Valley

Posted on July 19, 2013January 21, 2014 by Snook9

Any Season Free Historic Inspiration Southern California Unusual

Joshua Tree Desert Art: Noah Purifoy’s Outdoor Musuem

Posted on July 18, 2013April 21, 2018 by Snook9

Central California Fall Free Spring Unusual

Stroll Among Beautiful Orchid in Santa Barbara

Posted on July 12, 2013January 21, 2014 by Snook4

Activities Free Hikes Outside of California State & National Parks Unusual Weekend

Sand Dune Boarding at the Great Sand Dune National Park

Posted on June 14, 2013June 14, 2013 by Snook5

Any Season Hikes Outside of California Unusual

The Subway Hike in Zion National Park

Posted on April 1, 2013July 12, 2013 by Snook14

Any Season Free Hikes Southern California Unusual

There’s A Nazi Camp in Santa Monica, CA

Posted on January 17, 2013January 21, 2014 by Snook14

Delicious Unusual

Let’s Eat Gator Hot Dog in Venice | Wurstküche

Posted on December 20, 2012December 20, 2012 by Snook4

Free Southern California Unusual

Exploring A Forest Of Bottle Trees On Route 66

Posted on December 17, 2012April 21, 2018 by Snook8

Free Hikes Southern California Unusual

Woke Up at 4AM and Drove To Kelso Dunes

Posted on December 16, 2012January 21, 2014 by Snook19