The 25 Best Roadside Attractions in California

Ranked by Roadtrippi users — the people who've actually been there. Updated April 2026. Roadtrippi catalogs 1549 roadside attractions in California.

1. 1. Paul Walker Crash Site

   Valencia, CA

   California roadside attraction in Valencia.

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2. 2. Mare Island Eagle

   Vallejo, CA

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3. 3. Clifton's Republic: Fake Forest

   Los Angeles, CA

   California roadside attraction in Los Angeles.

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4. 4. Mystery Tombstone

   Colma, CA

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5. 5. Beach Bordello, Gargoyle-Encrusted

   Venice, CA

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6. 6. Al Jolson's Flashy Tomb

   Culver City, CA

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7. 7. Moon Rock and Space Stuff

   Oakland, CA

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8. 8. West Coast Minute Man

   Milpitas, CA

   California roadside attraction in Milpitas.

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9. 9. Lone Pine Film History Museum

   Lone Pine, CA

   California roadside attraction in Lone Pine.

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10. 10. Sundial Glass Bridge

    Redding, CA

    California roadside attraction in Redding.

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11. 11. First Surfers Plaque, Museum with Shark Bite Board

    Santa Cruz, CA

    California roadside attraction in Santa Cruz.

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12. 12. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum

    Arnold, CA

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13. 13. Champion Cow Graves

    Ferndale, CA

    California roadside attraction in Ferndale.

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14. 14. Craftsmanship Museum: Tiny Machines

    Carlsbad, CA

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15. 15. Upside Down House

    Lee Vining, CA

    California roadside attraction in Lee Vining.

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16. 16. Where Emperor Norton Lived

    San Francisco, CA

    California roadside attraction in San Francisco.

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17. 17. Tree Circus Remnants

    Scotts Valley, CA

    California roadside attraction in Scotts Valley.

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18. 18. The Big Stump

    Arnold, CA

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19. 19. First Rocket To Land In One Piece

    Hawthorne, CA

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20. 20. Doggie Diner Head

    Port Costa, CA

    California roadside attraction in Port Costa.

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21. 21. Flood Warning Motorcycle Cops

    Santa Paula, CA

    California roadside attraction in Santa Paula.

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22. 22. Sand Mine Underground Visitor Center

    Pittsburg, CA

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23. 23. Alien Mailbox

    Ballarat, CA

    California roadside attraction in Ballarat.

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24. 24. Frat Fried Koi: In Memoriam

    Santa Cruz, CA

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25. 25. Conquistador Helmet Church

    Sea Ranch, CA

    California roadside attraction in Sea Ranch.

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