Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near California

While in California, you might enjoy a visit to:

10 ft. tall bronze of Eliza Tibbets, who grew the original navel orange trees in 1873, starting California's citrus industry. Sculpture by Guy Wilson.
~66 miles from Barstow.

Check how hot it is today on the World's Tallest Thermometer. Built in 1991, its 134-ft height matches the highest recorded temperature of 134 degrees.
~60 miles from Barstow.

Another big Indian head carved by Peter Toth, next to an unusual dwelling.
~72 miles from Barstow.

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