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Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz, CA

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Mystery Spot

Take a guided tour of a tilted cabin in the redwoods where balls seem to roll uphill and people lean at odd angles.

465 Mystery Spot Rd · Santa Cruz, CA

About Mystery Spot

The Mystery Spot calls itself a gravitational anomaly in the redwoods outside Santa Cruz. A guide leads you through a wooden cabin set at a steep slant, where balls appear to roll uphill and you can lean much farther than seems possible. It became a California Historical Landmark in 2014. Tours leave every half hour and often sell out on weekends and holidays, so buy tickets online ahead of time. There is a hiking trail on the property too.

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  • #gravity hill
  • #guided tour
  • #redwoods
  • #optical illusion

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