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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Inverness

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Inverness, California

Updated January 29, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Inverness

Inverness, California

Point Reyes Lighthouse

The lighthouse central to the 1980s horror classic "The Fog" is, in fact, located in one of the foggiest areas of the Pacific Coast.

Inverness, California

Point Reyes Boat

This abandoned boat was left in place thanks to its rotting beauty.

Inverness, California

KPH Maritime Radio Receiving Station

An enchanting tunnel of cypress trees leads to an old morse code station still used today.

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Marshall, California

The Marconi Conference Center

Built by the inventor of the radio, this abandoned hotel has housed early radio employees, military men, and a dangerous cult.

3 miles from Inverness

Olema, California

1906 Earthquake Fence

'Cause the fence start shaking, the earth was quaking.

5 miles from Inverness

Bolinas, California

Alamere Falls

This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.

10 miles from Inverness

Petaluma, California

Rancho Obi-Wan

The largest Star Wars collection in the world is its own galaxy of collectibles.

15 miles from Inverness

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