Republic F-105G Thunderchief Veterans Memorial Park Sacramento VA Medical Center Mather, California submitted by “Butterfly” (Amanda) Frequent RoadsideWonders contributor, Amanda, poses with a Vietnam War Era F-105G that is displayed in the Veterans Memorial Park on the grounds of the...

Fantastical Sculptures Sebastopol, California submitted by “Kamikaze” and “Butterfly” (Steve & Amanda) wendyvee: Amanda (one of my most prolific “wonder-finding” friends) is back to share some of the fantastically whimsical sculptures in Sebastopol, California! Check her...

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile submitted by: “wendyvee” and “Kamikaze” (Steve) I can’t recall how long I have been trying to see the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in person … but it’s been a looooooonnnnng time! Finally, back in March, the stars aligned and my wish came...

The Cabazon Dinosaurs 50770 Seminole Drive (off Hwy 10) Cabazon, California submitted by “BooinLA” Boo says: For Your Roadside Viewing Pleasure: The Cabazon Dinosaurs, as seen in Pee Wee’s Big Adventure! Actually the dinos predate Pee Wee by a WHOLE bunch of years. I remember the big...

Fisherman’s Wharf/Pier 39 San Francisco, California submitted by “Jo,Eh” and “Ice” (Deb) wendyvee: Two of my favorite peeps are back to share some “wonders” that they snagged last year at San Francisco’s iconic Fisherman’s Wharf. I haven’t been there since...

Randy’s Donuts 805 West Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, California submitted by “Jo,eh” Jo, a frequent (and totally awesome) contributor , just made my night …. heck, she made my week! The iconic 23-foot giant donut atop the Randy’s Donuts drive-thru in Inglewood is my personal...

Sculpture Trio In Adin Adin, California submitted by “Butterfly” and “Kamikaze” (Amanda & Steve) Amanda says: So far, these 3 guys have been my favorite roadside finds!  Located in just outside of Adin, California in an empty field — these guys are Garik the Brave, Nam Rider, and...

The Gold Miner Auburn, California submitted by “Butterfly” and “Kamikaze” (Amanda & Steve) Amanda says:  Another Ken Fox statue; this one is known as “The Gold Miner”.  wendyvee says: I’m so glad that Amanda and Steve submitted this one. The previous Ken Fox statues that we posted...

Giant Beer Stein Rudy’s Hideaway Bar & Grill Rancho Cordova, California submitted by “Butterfly” and “Kamikaze” (Amanda & Steve) wendyvee says: Never the types to pass by a super-cool “giant object of any sort” …. Amanda & Steve present us with this...

Southside Park Spaceship 2115 6th Street Sacramento, California submitted by “Butterfly” and “Kamikaze” (Amanda & Steve) Amanda says: Every time we’d drive west bound 50 (near the 5 interchange), off to my right I’d see this weird bus/spaceship thingy so I finally couldn’t take the...

Hat Creek Cowboy Highway 89 Hat Creek, California submitted by “Butterfly” and “Kamikaze” (Amanda & Steve) Amanda & Steve are A++ “Roadside Wonderer-ers”!  Click the Butterfly or Kamikaze tags at the end of this post and stay tuned because there are more on the way!...

Huge Thermometer Baker, California submitted by “BooinLA” “Kamikaze” and “Butterfly” (Steve & Amanda) wendyvee says: An update: Amanda & Steve share a Death Valley Thermometer stop during their recent trip. Don’t miss Boo’s original submission below....

Amboy Shoe, Sock, and Lingerie Trees Amboy, California submitted by “BooinLA” wendyvee says: You may have seen the Highway 50 Shoe Tree here a few weeks ago. Now, Boo brings us a “Garment Tree Trifecta” in Amboy, California!  Sadly the Amboy Shoe Tree has collapsed. There are many...

Roy’s Motel & Cafe Amboy, California submitted by “BooinLA” Boo says: Amboy California was once a busy Route 66 town. Bypassed by I-40, it’s now deserted except for a few Mother Road sightseers. Roy’s Famous Motel and Cafe has a second life – it’ll...

Kelso Depot Mojave National Preserve, California submitted by “BooinLA” Boo says: Kelso Depot once served as a major stopping point on the Union Pacific line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Here, steam engines were watered and serviced, while passengers disembarked & dined at...

Sasquatch Statue Highway 96 Happy Camp, prescription California submitted by Crash (Dan) Dan says: There is an annual Bigfoot Jamboree in Happy Camp, ampoule California. Many “sightings” are reported in the area. The first time I met Sasquatch was when a member of a large group ride got...

Paul Bunyan & Babe The Blue Ox Highway 36 Westwood, California submitted by “Kamikaze” and “Butterfly” (Steve & Amanda) Amanda says: Off of Hwy 36 in Westwood, California – just outside of Lassen State Park – you’ll find Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.  Westwood is...

The Grapecrusher Statue Intersection of Hwys 128 & 29 South End of Napa Valley, California “Butterfly” (Amanda) Amanda says: This is the Napa Valley’s most famous landmark – The Grape Crusher.  Located at the intersection of Hwys 128 & 29. I just wish we would have known that there...

The Sundial Pedestrian Bridge Turtle Bay Exploration Park Redding, California “Butterfly” (Amanda) Amanda says: The Sundial Bridge is a glass pedestrian bridge that crosses the Sacramento River in Redding, California.  The bridge’s deck is translucent structural glass that is illuminated from...

Reiff’s Gas Station Woodland, California “Butterfly” (Amanda) Amanda says: This guy REALLY loves his antique gas pumps!  This is located in a residential neighborhood of Woodland, California and the homeowner has completely remodeled his whole lawn to look like a real gas station.  He...

The Weed Store Weed, California “Butterfly” (Amanda) Amanda says: The “Weed Store” is located in Weed, California. This town loves to talk about how much they love weed and of course that brings about all kinds of innuendos and a whole souvenir shop dedicated to the love of weed!...

Keys Family Mural Oasis of Murals Twentynine Palms,California submitted by “FleeterClaye” (Claye) Claye brings us the “Keys Family Mural”, part of the Oasis of Murals, in Twentynine Palms, California. Feel free to comment below … and be sure to click any of the article tags at the...

Giant Ear of Corn Pepperwood, California submitted by “Tallysoma″ (Cindi) Cindi says: Here is a pic of a giant ear of corn that is near my home.  It’s located in Pepperwood, California, a former thriving community of timber and farming families.  A flood in December of 1964 wiped out...

Sierra Muffler Man Sierra Equipment Hwy 88 (near) Jackson, California “Butterfly” (Amanda) wendyvee says: Amanda spotted this great big guy while out scouting for a different Roadside Wonder. He towers over the parking lot in front of Sierra Equipment near Jackson, California. He...