Roadside Wonders

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 brontosaurus (named Dinny) from early childhood family treks to Palm Springs. Spotting the dinosaur in the middle of...

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 I was little; but walking through the market with my grandfather seems like it was just yesterday. The giant...

Randy’s Donuts 805 West Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, California submitted by “Jo,eh” wendyvee says: 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 “HOLY GRAIL of ROADSIDE WONDERMENT”! When I was little, I went to Randy’s with my...

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 9/11. They’re made of scrap metal.    wendyvee says: Wow, they are a cool bunch aren’t they?! I...