As you can probably predict, the Weed Store doesn’t actually sell recreational weed here. Instead they sell Weed, CA branded souvenirs. The town was named after Abner Weed, an influential man who built a lumber company, a hotel, and held land in the area. If you are a cannabis fanatic or a person with a sense of humor this is a fun place to buy souvenirs and take pictures.
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Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park
Rosie the Riveter is a memorial dedicated to the people in Richmond who helped with the war efforts. The exhibits talk about the history of the city, the jobs that people did in that area, and how much has changed up to now. The museum is a little hard to find as it is not easily visible, hidden between some stores and buildings.
Guided Kayak Tours at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown is a beautiful recreation area that I was able to visit before the Carr fire. Before visiting please check the main website to see what is open/closed. When I was there, I reserved tickets for the guided ranger kayak tours.
Google Android Lawn Statues
Every time Android releases a new OS, Google has a new statue. At this location, you will see older android versions such as honeycomb, jellybean, marshmallow, and gingerbread. My favorite is the chocolate donut. While you’re there, someone may have left google bikes for a quick bike ride.
NASA Ames Visitor Center
This museum is a quick stop for those that want to see NASA space exhibits. The displays are a bit on the older side but it is free admission. There’s also a gift shop so you can buy some NASA swag. They have clothing, posters, hats, toys, and more all space/NASA related. When your legs don’t walk like they used to before, you can take a seat at the big screen and learn about how astronauts live in space.
Sink Your Roots at Redwood Regional Park
This is a cool hiking spot especially during the hot months. The trees provide a lot of shade and its the closest redwood park in the East Bay area. If you’re sick of crowds at Muir Woods this location is a good alternative. From Canyon Meadow Staging Area, I took the Stream Trail -> Tres Canyon Trail -> French Trail -> Bellflower Trail -> Mill Trail -> back to Stream Trail.
Unique Temples in Los Angeles, California
California has a lot of culture. Visiting these temples was like stepping into a different country. In this post, we visit Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, and Wat Thai Los Angeles.
Art in the Desert at Salvation Mountain
If you haven’t seen this on social media, Salvation Mountain is an out of this world visit. Leonard Knight’s famous art monument showcases one man’s dedication and faith in Christianity. There are colorful caves fastened with adobe and straw to play hide and seek and a bright path to the top of the mountain.
Red Rock Canyon State Park
I stopped at Red Rock Canyon State Park briefly during my Death Valley National Park trip. There are two trails that are easily accessible from the highway, Red Cliffs Trails and Hagen Trail with incredible cliffs and canyons views.
Rock Inception at Bean Hollow State Beach
The coolest thing about visiting Bean Hollow State Beach is the rock formations. These rocks, called tafoni, are created by rock weathering processes. Salt water hits the rocks and eventually evaporates into salt. The salt is absorbed into the rock and overtime creates these little holes. The holes grow larger over time through wind, rain, and water and trap pebbles to create this unique rock.