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Nit Wit Ridge

881 Hillcrest Drive, Cambria, CA
805-927-2690
Ranked #7 of 7 attractions in Cambria
4.0 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Traveler Description: Nit Wit Ridge is a California State Historic Landmark in Cambria. Nit Wit Ridge is a house built entirely of found objects. It was built over the... more »
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Orange County, California
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117 reviews 117 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

This just looked old & rundown, makes you very glad you have good neighbors who don't live this cluttered. We just drove by and 30 seconds was enough. More

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Coarsegold, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Strange looking place but very interesting.Can't imagine how much effort went into building the place. More

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Sunnyvale, California, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Although we didn't get to tour the house I was struck by what one man could do to make his home so unique. More

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Los Angeles
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Where else can you get a bearded hippie looking guy in overalls to give you a tour of a house made of garbage, and even show you a short film about the cool and cranky old man who built it? This place is a total trip. Go. More

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Signal Hill
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

I will remember Nit Wit Ridge for as long as I live! That's gotta be good.....right?..... More

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Simi Valley, California
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012
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Just when you think you've seen it all.... there is a street that is in back of West Downtown. Be prepared to pull over to the side of the road and take a look at this house. It will be something you've never seen before. The builder had a lot of imagination, More

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Santa Barbara, CA
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012
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Just a crazy house built with whatever the owner could find. I've seen a lot of these that weren't on a "go see" list, just built by eccentrics and interesting. More

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California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

The house is indeed unique but the drive along the cliff on the narrow winding road to get up to the house is harrowing. No place to park once you get there. I thought my sister would pass out from fright as I was navigating the small winding road at dusk. I wouldn't recommend that drive to anyone. Sorry. More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012
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Captain Nit Wit, as others nicknamed him, was like one of those loony guys who is either a genius or nut. He built his entire house out of found objects/ materials (old tires covered in a flour/baking powder cement mixture created the columns, metal pipes are used for hand rails and beer cans were used in the foundation of the... More

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Newport Beach, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

Very interesting house, with a great history. The abalone steps leading to the upper level were absolutely beautiful. We had a personal tour with the owner. More

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