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Mystery Spot

465 Mystery Spot Road off Branciforte Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95065
831-423-8897
Ranked #17 of 35 attractions in Santa Cruz
4.0 of 5 stars 113 Reviews
Type: Mysterious Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: This enigmatic place draws curious visitors who come to witness its gravity-defying properties.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Salinas, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

A unique place to visit. Once you've gone and experienced the effect you might not want to go back. It is more of a once in a life time visit. More

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Warrington, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Most entertaining if a bit contrived, well worth a visit if you are in the area. More

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Monterey, California
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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...for everyone. Unless you suffer from vertigo. The Mystery Spot has been around for decades. If you're a local you see their yellow bumper stickers all over the place. It's actually pretty fun and interesting. WEAR TENNIS SHOES WITH GOOD TREAD. Very steep, brief walk. I also recommend buying your tickets online. There's a $1 fee additional, but worth it.... More

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Gurgaon, India
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

The Mystery Spot offers a unique experience...the whole magnetic theory, the heights shortening, the balls rolling, all in all it's a really cute experience and a definite must go if you have your own conveyance in SFO cuz it's pretty far off from the mainland! More

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San Jose, California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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This place is great for a family trip. Call for tickets before you go there. It will save you time! if you have kids age 2.5 and under better leave them home. It's relly hard to stand straight and keep you balance up there. Every tour is packed with people who are falling and trying to keep their balance, yelling... More

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San Jose
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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You know, it isn't much really. As other have stated. But I will say this, if you have not been it is worth a visit. It is kind of cool. Especially good for kids. They are getting a little more commercialized over the years and like all guided tours of any kind they put you on time limits. But for... More

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Fremont, California
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012
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It is $6 per person and $5 for parking (cash only). It is unique and totally worth it. I recommend booking online to avoid disappointment. The guides are really good. Tour is about 35 minutes. During weekdays food stall is closed but beverages are available. Very close to Santa Cruz board walk ~6 miles. The half mile to reaching there... More

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San Francisco, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

The trees and surrounding areas were beautiful. The guides did a really good job too. More

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carson, California, USA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
1
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This is a once in a lifetime place to visit...It is weird but not spooky. Explainable and scientifically based (except for the alien spacecraft engine landing...but that is another story they will tell you). I will not give up the mystery but hint...I was not surprised by it only because I went to the weird cabin in Knotts Berry farm...It... More

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Martinez, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My 3 kids, husband and I really liked this attraction. It only takes an hour to go through the tour and they have a gift shop. So don't expect a whole day event. Make reservations!!! We drove into town hoping to see the Mystery Spot that day but it had already sold out. We had to call to make reservations... More

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