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Places / California
Bigfoot and UFO attractions in California
6 places to visit in California: 3 roadside attractions, 2 festivals and events, 1 museum. Check opening times and dates with the official site before you set off.
Museums
Festivals and events
Festival or event · Willow Creek, CABigfoot DazeThe Bigfoot Capital's hometown party, running for more than 60 years, with a parade and small-town fun. It moved from Labor Day to late June in 2026.Usually last Saturday of June. 2027 dates not announced yetFestival or event · Indian Wells, CAContact in the DesertBilled as the biggest UFO conference around: five days of talks, workshops and night sky watches in the Coachella Valley.Usually late May into early June. 2027 dates not announced yet
Roadside attractions
Roadside attraction · Baker, CAAlien Fresh JerkyAn alien-themed jerky store on the way to Vegas, with spaceship props and flavours like Abducted Cow Teriyaki.Free to visitRoadside attraction · Orleans, CABigfoot Scenic BywayCalifornia Highway 96 along the Klamath River from Willow Creek to Happy Camp, promoted as the region with the most Bigfoot sightings anywhere.FreeRoadside attraction · Landers, CAThe IntegratronA wooden dome George Van Tassel began in the 1950s after messages he said came from Venusians. Today it hosts booked sound baths.Sound baths by booking
Creatures you can chase here
Bigfootaka Sasquatch, SkookumA huge, hair-covered, upright ape said to roam North American forests.
Flying sauceraka Disc, Flying discThe classic disc-shaped UFO that launched the modern era of sightings.