Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Everyone knows about Yosemite, LA, and Big Sur... but what about a petrified forest in wine country? Or a psychedelic sculpture garden hidden in a quiet park? In this video, I’m sharing 10 of California’s most underrated and off-the-beaten-path spots—from strange desert towers to forgotten coastal beaches to mystical caves with some wild backstories.

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