Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near California

While in California, you might enjoy a visit to:

US Army camel driver and other unique exhibits at the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Museum, on remote Ft. Irwin.
~32 miles from Barstow.

From 1944-1974 Zzyzx (zye-zix) was the private fiefdom of "medicine man" Curtis Howe Springer, who made millions selling bogus health cures through his radio station in town. Now there are ruins, palm trees and buildings housing university students working on desert research projects.
~55 miles from Barstow.

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.

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

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