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Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop.
465 Mystery Spot Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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Reviews — 8

Elva G
at 2024 Jul 10
Elva G
at 2024 Jul 10
First time coming here came with my brother. Loved everything. Love the nature. Lots of foods have a little store with lots of little items. Great place for the kids. The tour was great. Everything was very nice. Recommend coming here with the family. Food is also good. Nacho's pizza hot dogs, corn dogs, popcorn muffins
Betty Bet
at 2024 Jun 21
Betty Bet
at 2024 Jun 21
This was so fun. Some people use the word quirky when talking about this place. It's a special spot in the woods where heights and gravity have their own way. Water seems to travel uphill. Weights that should hang straight down are drawn to a certain angle. Make your reservation before you go to ensure the tours are not sold out. Sign up where other people have signed up. A medium to large group makes it fun. It's a little walk up a path and down, so make sure your party can walk those. There is a little hike just down a hundred steps from the entrance. So beautiful! About 20 to 40 minutes depending on how fast your party wants to go. Memory making place.
Ralph Perez
at 2024 Jun 02
Ralph Perez
at 2024 Jun 02
Real cool place. Windy road to get here but it's worth it! Nice views of the redwoods all around. We also saw a banana slug! In the wild. The spot is cool to see and feel. There is a gift shop and cafe and plenty of bathroom stalls. Overall worth the drive and wait to experience this !
Vamsee Yadalam
at 2024 May 30
Vamsee Yadalam
at 2024 May 30
Step in here for a unique mysterious experience! It’s a 45 minute guided visit and you are explained in detail with demonstrations about the uniqueness of the place and Ofcourse you experience it all through out!

Do visit the hike trail within the premises to get a full view of the Red wood trees and if you are lucky, get a close up view of the Banana slug too.
Chris Bourke
at 2024 May 29
Chris Bourke
at 2024 May 29
Great little tourist trap. Somewhat cheap $10 per person guided tour with good sideshow style theatrics. You get a free bumper sticker, and there is a gift shop. Nice clean bathrooms, free parking. Nice 1.2km forest trail to top it off. Buy tickets in advance to reserve your preferred time.
MoonRule
at 2024 Apr 28
MoonRule
at 2024 Apr 28
This was such a nice experience, especially for couples & families. The place is BEAUTIFUL with amazing quality air. I wish I could take more photos, but it was a Saturday, so it was crowded EVERYWHERE. We decided to go early for an hour to beat traffic. When we arrived, there was a cute gift shop to your right and a patio with restrooms. Though, it smells extremely horrible when you sit near the restrooms. Please be mindful when you drive due to the road quality. 10/10 would recommend
A C Nayak
at 2024 Apr 22
A C Nayak
at 2024 Apr 22
Definitely worth the visit for the price you pay. A couple of interesting mysterious spots around here which the guide takes you through. Cool spot for some great photo opportunities, too. There is also a gift shop here with plenty of souvenirs.
We clubbed this with the roaring camp train ride and the state park next to it. Not recommended for people with mobility issues as it is a steep climb. If you do have any elderly/mobility impaired person, there is plenty of seating in the cafe area.

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