Roadside Wonders

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 photos below. Also, see an interview with with artist Patrick Amiot at the end of this post. Amanda: Sebastopol,...

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile submitted by: “wendyvee” and “Kamikaze” (Steve) wendyvee says: 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 true! I had just enough time, when I found out that it was making a stop in Spring Grove, to leave work...

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...