California is lucky enough to be home to not one but TWO gravity defying attractions; The Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz and Confusion Hill of Mendocino County.
Although I live closer to The Mystery Spot, I grew up defying gravity on the side of “Old Highway 101” at Confusion Hill. This was always a prime spot to pull over for a leg stretch, bathroom break and maybe an ice cream cone if the weather allowed it, so I was pretty excited to see this was stop 12 on Huell Howser’s California’s Gold Guide Map.
This landmark built in 1949 is home to the gravity shack, water that runs uphill, the Twin Tower trees and my favorite animal– the infamous yet elusive chipalope.
Not gonna lie, I’m still unsure how all this gravity stuff works. You walk into the house off-balance and curious of your abilities and you walk away a little dizzy and a lot confused. It may be a puzzling experience but it’s still a fun, quirky place to stop on your way up or down the coast, especially if you have rowdy kids in the backseat!
World Watching 