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Sunny Jim Cave Store

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

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The Whaley House, which served as a county courthouse and theater, is open to the public all year. (Alyx Sariol/Atlas Obscura)

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Whaley House

San Diego's most historic and haunted home.

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San Diego, California

Lucha Libre Tacos

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) Themed Taco Shop.

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San Diego Museum of Man

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San Diego Museum of Man

An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.

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Harper's Topiary Garden

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Harper's Topiary Garden

A couple creates a magical topiary 'museum' on their average, suburban corner.

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Looking towards the Eastern side of the bridge

San Diego, California

Spruce Street Suspension Bridge

An inconspicuous charming footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

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Lemon Grove Girl

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Lemon Grove Mummies

Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.

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1895 Looff Carousel

San Diego, California

1895 Looff Carousel

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

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