Think you’ve explored every part of Southern California? After you take a look at this strange town in SoCal you’ll realize there are plenty of destinations you have yet to discover. With its quirky shops and eccentric displays, this tiny town in SoCal with only 1,000 residents is well worth a visit. Here’s a closer look at what you can expect when you arrive.
Welcome to Oro Grande, one of SoCal's most unique towns that you never even knew existed until now.
Located in San Bernardino County in the Mojave Desert, right along historic Route 66, Oro Grande is tucked away in a part of SoCal that many people have yet to visit.
In many ways, Oro Grande looks like a ghost town. However, just ask the local residents and you'll discover they have a very different impression of this quirky destination. As the town motto goes, "We're not dead, just forgotten."
With less than 1,000 residents living in Oro Grande, this unincorporated community is one of SoCal's tiniest towns. Come for a day trip and you can see the entire town during a single visit. It's the kind of place you could add as a stop on a SoCal road trip for some unexpected fun.
Unique shops, primarily antiques and vintage treasures, appear to dominate this small town that is big on personality. Spend some time wandering from shop to shop and see what you can find; you'll definitely want to take home a trinket to remember your visit at this local town.
With its wacky decor on the outside, including a colorful cow perched atop the roof, you can bet you're in store for a fun meal at Cross Eyed Cow Pizza.
While you're roaming around town, be on the lookout for the tricked- out VW Bus that belongs to Cross Eyed Cow Pizza. It's just one more reason to love this strange SoCal town.
What do you think of Oro Grande? Looks like one tiny town in Southern California you better add to your road trip list. If you like discovering new places, especially the bizarre ones, you’ll also want to take a look at these 9 weird places in SoCal that are as strange as it gets.
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