I’m a sucker for tourist traps and roadside attractions in general. I often plan elaborate trips to experience them first hand. (A great example would be my amazing 10-day road trip of 2017 that took us everywhere from Disneyland to Area 51 and the infamous Clown Motel –among other spots.) I will soon be moving to Washington state. In the time I have left in the Golden State, I made it a point to visit some of the area’s cheesier points of interest. Buckle up for a Central California road trip to see some things you never knew existed…(and will probably never bother to visit now that you know they do).

BAKERSFIELD SIGN:

Our tour begins in Bakersfield, the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley (aka Central Valley). Bakersfield is a mini-treasure trove of roadside attractions, many of which I have not yet had the pleasure of experiencing…