The Mystery Spot

Category: Tourist attraction in Santa Cruz, California

Address: 465 Mystery Spot Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, USA

Phone: +18314238897

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–7PM

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–7PM

Reviews

Samiksha Niyogi

May 23, 2022

Fun place to visit with your family once. I had a great experience. Our guide was extremely funny and kept the whole tour very engaging. There's a really nice gift shop as well.

Elena Castanon

May 16, 2022

The place is very interesting! Mind boggling for sure. It’s all about questioning the perception of reality we have. Our guide was excellent, really funny and witty. There’s also a short trail to round up the visit. And the road to get there is gorgeous too so it was a perfect day! Only one suggestion: they need to improve the purchase of tickets! I bought the tickets online, but there is no option to print or download the tickets! So we still had to wait a long line to actually get the paper tickets!!! It’s silly!!!

Nes Borne

Mar 26, 2022

Tour guide makes a TON of difference, since there are no self tour, the people that run this had to think of a creative way to make this from a meh experience to a wonderful and interesting one. Their script is spot on and their ability to get the audience involved is great, from getting you warmed up to comfortable in participating. Only thing is if they can reduce the party size so everyone can truly experience the “spot” and get to take photos too. I still give it a 5 star just for the humor and creativity of the whole program,

Bartley Settle

Jan 20, 2022

Came here with the family. This place is really interesting and cool. There are many weird things here that defy logic. Our your guide was fun and informative. There is an extremely steep walk up to the cabin, so beware. The only reason I did not rate 5 stars is that I think they allow too many people in each group, which makes the cabin quite crowded to try out the features and to wait longer to get photos of those in your party. Prices were good for the value received.

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Questions & Answers

Is this a real place

dimetrius Rodriguez | Sep 1, 2018
Anubhav Gaur | Sep 1, 2018

Yes, it is. And is pretty fascinating. Definitely worth a visit.

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Is it just me or does this place remind me of Gravity Fall's mystery shack?!

jack “jk_squard” Ferreira | Sep 1, 2019
Rosemary Burton | Sep 1, 2019

Absolutely!

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Is it opened on Tuesdays? Me, my boyfriend and my boyfriends brother are planning to go there to check the place out!

Autumn Ash | Sep 1, 2018
旺布瞭 | Sep 1, 2018

Open Daily but closing hours may change depend on demands especially during spring, summer and winter breaks. Visited this place on April 2018, a great place to experience and explore. About 30 minutes tour be sure to ask for Miss Anna as your guide as she has possess passion, knowledge and care guests safety. End of the tour remember to tip generously.

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Is this place worth going to? Is there an admission fee?

Nicklaus P | Sep 1, 2019
dinkar patil | Sep 1, 2019

Yes..it's worth going... 8 $ per adult plus 5 $ parking fee..

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how far fromCarmel and Monterrey

alice moreno | Sep 1, 2018
Highlander 777 | Sep 1, 2018

About an hour drive

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is this one state attractions?

Bing Lin | Aug 1, 2022
Hitesh n Shah Dr (VRAJ) | Aug 1, 2022

Yes

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Totally cool place must visit!

Elizabeth Gomez Guzman (lacheenitaVIP) | Sep 1, 2019
Jay Ruff | Sep 1, 2019

It's very mysterious that's for sure.

How much does it cost?

Rowan Payton | Sep 1, 2018
Fei Lin | Sep 1, 2018

Online reservation is highly recommended. Otherwise you either have to wait at the site for hours or can't get in for the same day tour at all, especially during weekends and holidays. $5 per vehicle and $8 per visitor. Free admission for 3 and under. Cash and check ONLY if you buy tickets on site. Credit and debit for online purchase only.

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Is it pet friendly?

Genaro Navarro | Aug 1, 2022
Joan Guirado | Aug 1, 2022

The entrance and store are fine but not at the cabin.

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does it feel so real?

Hanum Qudsiah | Jun 2, 2022
Pritesh Chandaliya | Jun 2, 2022

Yes for me. This is my third time.

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Supply question real quick. Someone said there's bathrooms. Should we be scared to use them? I don't want my pee coming up to hit me in the face ya know......

The Fisher Beehouse Farmer John and Farmer Emma | Dec 4, 2021
Bradley Hanada | Dec 4, 2021

No worries. Bathrooms are clean & outside of the radius of the "mysterious" effects, so things should all come out normally, lol.

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Can I bring my dog?

Cherena Martinie | Oct 5, 2021
LuvLei H | Oct 5, 2021

Yes you can bring your dog but I don't think that the dog will enjoy it as much as you. I brought my dog Chunky and he was a bit confused because of the powers of the spot 🙂

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I have a day to go to visit, and how many people can we go?

Gregorio Ortega | Aug 31, 2021
Iguana Rios | Aug 31, 2021

There are 16 people per group who can pass together

I wanted to buy tickets for Wednesday, 06/17/20 but every time slot is sold out?Is that possible? Can you buy tickets at the door? Help?

J Lazo | Aug 31, 2020
Leilani Leilani | Aug 31, 2020

Yes, i advise you to go and purchase your tx at the door. You are allowed to.

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Is it a place where you like kinda lean to the side a little bit

GC K | Aug 31, 2020
CK OnePlus | Aug 31, 2020

Yes, the building itself is not level.

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Do you have to reserve a tour if it's only 2 people? Or can you tour with existing crowd the day of?

Claude Hughes | Aug 31, 2020
Holly Mckenzie | Aug 31, 2020

You don't have to reserve but I recommend it because people were waiting hours for a tour that didn't reserve.

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How much is it to get in

Javier Enciso | Aug 31, 2020
Healing Light With Lisa Jo | Aug 31, 2020

$5 to park and I think its $8 to do the tour Check online to see if you can buy your tickets

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How much does it cost, is it expensive to visit here? Thank you

Esmeralda Gaitan Figueroa (Essi) | Aug 31, 2020
Jose Rodriguez | Aug 31, 2020

It's always best to make sure if you need a reservation if your group is big, it cost around $8 per person but you'll enjoy it without a doubt

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IS THIS PALACE REALLY WONDERFUL

Javed Baiyleem | Sep 1, 2019
Shawn Abbott | Sep 1, 2019

It's fun to do the tour. Wonderful probably not the word I would use.

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Can I visit this place on a rainy day?

Sakshi Gupta | Sep 1, 2019
mrcool luke | Sep 1, 2019

Go on a good day not rainy it would be better for you I promise

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When does the place close on Friday?

Elizabeth Moreno | Sep 1, 2018
Leticia miramontes | Sep 1, 2018

8:00p.m

Why are there pictures of people hanging upside down?

Leena D | Sep 1, 2018
Clay Lake | Sep 1, 2018

Because of time-space dialation, its an effect of the reversal of atomic dipoles

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Can I bring my puppy along?

Virginia Cisneros | Aug 1, 2022
Christy Johnson | Aug 1, 2022

I did see pets.

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How difficult is the drive up to it? I do have a fear of cliffs?

Cathy Stacy | Aug 1, 2022
Scott Kurtz | Aug 1, 2022

Nice drive. Beautiful scenery.

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Are there Russian-speaking tours for the mystery spot?

Fima Fima | Jul 2, 2022
Michael Stephano | Jul 2, 2022

Not that I have ever heard of.

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Is this a good place for senior citizens

Robert Ullrich | Oct 5, 2021
Trevor Maturo | Nov 4, 2021

no

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Is there camping near by

Donna roybal | Aug 31, 2021
TJ Phillips | Aug 31, 2021

There is camping 10mins to 20mins away. Henry Cowell if you want to be amongst the redwoods in the mountains, New Brighton Beach and Campgrounds or Seacliff if you want to be near the beach.

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Is it user friendly to Wheelchairs? Or tuff cuz uphill? How far up hill is it?

Michelle Weissinger | Aug 31, 2021
Michael Arnswald | Aug 31, 2021

It is wheelchair accessible up to and down from the shack. It is not wheelchair friendly, it is extremely steep and probably not recommended.

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If I'm prone to dizziness I've heard that this might trigger some nausea..is that true?

Rhianda B (Nicole) | Aug 31, 2021
Alice Arellano | Aug 31, 2021

Yes it's true, but it is a awesome experience

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Are dogs allowed?

christa l | Aug 31, 2021
Luiz Marques | Aug 31, 2021

Service dogs.

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What's the hours of operation for New Year Eve?

Manjunath TJ | Aug 31, 2021
Gowrishankar Bhogisetty | Aug 31, 2021

It should be 10:20 am is the first schedule, check there website

Im driving out from Los Angeles. Is it worth the 6 hour drive? Is there any thing else to do in Santa Cruz that my kids would like? 9 and 11?

STXRMYCLOUDS | Aug 31, 2021
Exurbis | Aug 31, 2021

I don't know if The Mystery Spot itself would be worth a 6 hour drive. But I know that The Santa Cruz Boardwalk is also there. So if you want you can go to both places. The Boardwalk Rides are closed but the beach isn't and the Boardwalk also has food that you may want to try, if every store is open as well? If you want, you can check my Instagram @Exurbus to see the very few pictures I took 3 days ago of both places.

Can we be on our own instead of walking around with the tour guide?

N T | Aug 31, 2021
Twig 182 | Aug 31, 2021

No.....plus the group tour makes it fun!!!

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How much is the entrance fee

nurnajiha | Aug 31, 2021
Maggie Campos | Aug 31, 2021

$ 8.00 person. Active Military and Under 2 years are free.

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Are you open this Sunday

Tony Chung | Aug 31, 2021
Succubus Terra | Aug 31, 2021

This is a public forum. Try giving them a call in the morning.

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What days is it open?

Water bottle | Aug 31, 2021
EDWARD QUIGLEY | Aug 31, 2021

7 days a week including holidays but due to fires you will need to contact them directly.

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Is this place open all March ?

Jenny Osuna | Aug 31, 2020
Je Os Ra | Aug 31, 2020

It would be a good idea to check, since no gatherings are being allowed at this time pretty much anywhere.

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How many minutes from san jose

mike angel cortez | Aug 31, 2020
Sylvie Gionet | Aug 31, 2020

30-45 minutes maybe more depending on traffic

Need registration on Sunday?

Herbert Lee | Aug 31, 2020
Junior Galvan | Aug 31, 2020

Every day . Get there early bud.

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Its Open on sundays?

Fernando Perez | Aug 31, 2020
Junior Galvan | Aug 31, 2020

I believe it is. Enjoy it's great place.

What's the tickets Price?

Ramires Juan | Aug 31, 2020
Rajesh Raghunathan | Aug 31, 2020

$8 for adults. Parking is included in the $8.

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will you close on 12/26?

Linda Lam | Aug 31, 2020
Heather Jones | Aug 31, 2020

No, they are open 12/26.

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How does it work

Kandace Grabill | Sep 1, 2019
Joel Wilkerson | Sep 1, 2019

Drive there, park, buy a ticket and experience it. That is how it works.

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Cant we visit with ticket by our own.... not a tour which is only 30 mins?

Molu ji | Sep 1, 2019
Liza George | Sep 1, 2019

You need to book in advance . And they do only tours. You cant go on your own.

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How much does it cost per person

Ali’s Vlogs | Sep 1, 2019
Rob Barlow | Sep 1, 2019

8 dollars each, plus 5 dollars for parking. Beware very bumpy entrance.

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How much is admission

Sheron Jarvis | Sep 1, 2019
Dee Moses | Sep 1, 2019

Admission was $8 for 1 adult parking there. They charge one price for parking and each person going on the tour of the cabin is charged it's either $3 or $5 per person.

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is mystery spot in a real forest.does this place have weird gravity.

Reddy Sreekanth | Sep 1, 2019
Ravi Kumar | Sep 1, 2019

Yes... There is no mobile network coverage too

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Can a small motorhome about 25 feet in length and 11.5 inches high make it down the road to get there. what is parking going to be like? tks

Fast Eddie | Sep 1, 2019
N B | Sep 1, 2019

No. The width and height plus the maneuvering around a couple of trees when your entering would not work and I honestly think it would even be Dangerous to try in a RV.

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How far is it from mount Pleasant Michigan

Eyhana Feliciano | Sep 1, 2019
Gyo Gyo | Sep 1, 2019

36 h (2,435.1 mi)

Can you actually defy gravity here?

pluto | Sep 1, 2019
Sammy Kong | Sep 1, 2019

Yes, it is

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At this place magnetic atraction is different ?

Shriniwas Sharma | Sep 1, 2019
Tawnya Cyphers | Sep 1, 2019

Yes, there is a large circle on a hill where gravity, magnetic fields, and the general laws of physics do not work the way we would expect them to.

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How much is it to get in? This looks so fun I want to go

Vino_1024 | Sep 1, 2019
Ashish Singh | Sep 1, 2019

It is 8$ per person, I recommend going to their website and reserve your spot first before you go and then later when you check in at mystery spot you have to pay 5$ parking fee per car, cash or card.

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is this place ,a place you would take a 2 year old ?

Sharon Walker | Sep 1, 2019
Edward Hudson | Sep 1, 2019

A two year old may not enjoy this type of experience, but there is nothing that would scare them. It's a bit disorienting at times and if you were carrying them at times, you may lose your equilibrium. Sö, you could do the seperate hiking trail, but The spOt may be more challenging. Not saying it couldn't be done.

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can we bring dogs

Ivan Lozano | Sep 1, 2019
Carolina Martinez | Sep 1, 2019

Not allow in the actual park or tour but there is a trail off to the side of the mountain where they are allowed.

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Will it open on Sunday(since it's easter day)?

Cindy Yang | Sep 1, 2019
Savio D | Sep 1, 2019

Should be open, since it's Easter Sunday you should call and check.

Is it recommended for someone who experience motion sickness and vertigo?

Leila Baldugo | Sep 1, 2019
Shawnna Clement (Pathfinder76) | Aug 31, 2020

I visited as a quick stop between traveling from Santa Cruz to San Francisco. It was definitely worth it. However, I got very nauseous and dizzy even though I have never had motion sickness before. I even spent a lot of time with my eyes closed to let my body feel gravity vs optical illusion. Weird.

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How much will kids cost Including the baby’s and toddlers?

Salma Allababidi | Sep 1, 2019
jagarapu ashwin | Sep 1, 2019

It's 8$ per person and for kids under 3 it's free. They charge an additional 5$ for parking.

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How much is the entrance

Prolly-_- | Sep 1, 2019
darnecho | Sep 1, 2019

$8. Definitely pre-order your tour. Ours was at 12:30pm on a Saturday and people were being told the next available tour was at 7pm.

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What is the reason behind the gravitational anomaly?

sibani das | Sep 1, 2019
Vaibhav Karani | Sep 1, 2019

There isn't any gravitational anomaly, it's a visual illusion. You can read article on Wikipedia

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Is it open Christmas?

Tony Li | Sep 1, 2019
Glad Bernard | Sep 1, 2019

May not be. Online listing does not show tickets availability for December 25th

Will they be open new years day?

John Smith | Sep 1, 2019
Cynthia Pimentel | Sep 1, 2019

I am pretty sure I saw a sign saying they were open 365 days a year.

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may i reserve this place for 1 hour? cost for 1 hour reservation?

Sky Land | Sep 1, 2019
Setu Partiwala | Sep 1, 2019

Yes, this place is for tourist. So you can visit it during working hours. And about reserving, I don't think you can do it except you are visiting from school or any such educational institution.

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oh cool, this is great

AJ12345 tr | Sep 1, 2019
Sean McLean | Sep 1, 2019

No it is not

What day are closed?

Marleny Tambare | Sep 1, 2019
Marie M | Sep 1, 2019

They are opened everyday

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Is this Place wheelchair accessible?

Dakshal Shah | Sep 1, 2019
Roger Epperson | Sep 1, 2019

Yes it is but the house is not

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How much is entry fee?

Garnet Vertican | Sep 1, 2019
Mathew Chacko | Sep 1, 2019

It's 12 dollars

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How long is the tour?

Smadar Kayat | Sep 1, 2019
Mathew Chacko | Sep 1, 2019

20 minutes

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Is this place dog friendly

JOEL PQUEST | Sep 1, 2019
Horacio Badillo | Sep 1, 2019

Nop is not!! Sorry

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Where did I get a good vegetarian south India food

Santhanam K | Sep 1, 2018
Chirag Bansal | Sep 1, 2018

No where near that area unfortunately

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Do you have to make reservations! ?!!??

Kerry Perryman | Sep 1, 2018
Wickedbass1612 | Sep 1, 2018

Yes you do

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is this a real place.?

Trinidad Mercado | Sep 1, 2018
Mary Lou Bell Padgett | Sep 1, 2018

This is a fun place to visit!

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How much cost parking fee?

Chilac Luu | Sep 1, 2018
Nna-dozie E | Sep 1, 2018

Parking is free.

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Is ther any public transportation that goes to the mystery spot?

Sou Chef | Sep 1, 2018
pushpita shrestha | Sep 1, 2018

I dont think there is any public transportation that goes till Mystery spot. You might have to take public transportation till Santa Cruz board walk or bike to mystery spot. But there is no mobile signals around mystery spot to load google maps so try downloading it before hand.

Is this place dog friendly?

Diego Iniguez | Sep 1, 2018
Jason Castick | Sep 1, 2018

Yes and no. Dogs can be in the garden area & parking lot. But they are not permitted in the tour area.

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this might be random but, does this place have anything to do with gravity falls? (thinking yes because of all the mystery in the show but im probably wrong)

Obsolete Birb | Sep 1, 2018
Sarah Bentley | Sep 1, 2018

It is an illusion based on disorienting your perception of perspective and slopes.

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Can you bring your dog?

Rebecca Dalessio | Sep 1, 2018
Nippam J. Shah | Sep 1, 2018

You cannot take it inside the view point.

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What do you do

AyoChief | Sep 1, 2018
Ravindra Jathar | Sep 1, 2018

I feel it's about the optical illusion, but no one knows about it, hence it's a mystery spot

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How much the tickets costs?

Andariego L | Sep 1, 2018
Abhilash CD | Sep 1, 2018

$8 per ticket and $5 for parking. Online booking can be done to make sure the time slot

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Is it safe to take anyone who is pregnant and stable?

Karthika Arul | Sep 1, 2018
Ravindra Jathar | Sep 1, 2018

As you climb up, the surface is inclined and one is not stable. You may also feel giddy hence better to keep the pregnant lady away

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Is it dog friendly?

Sandra Joe | Sep 1, 2018
Thomas Stoklosa | Sep 1, 2018

I don't believe they let the animals on the trail to the Mystery Spot but they do allow them initial rounding area like around the gift shops and stuff

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Is this easy to visit with a toddler just learning to walk? Wondering how much I'll have to carry him? Is there a long hilly climb up to the spot? Can he easily walk I'm the house once there?

Dai Pham | Sep 1, 2018
Muralidharan Jayashree Sekar | Sep 1, 2018

You should be okay with respect to carrying the kid. I have seen people carry the toddlers in Kangaroo bag. When you go inside the house, you will get dizziness kind of feeling causing headache in some people. You may need to check that.

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What happened? I just drove 2 hours with my family to show them a great spot, waited to park, waited in line, to be told you can't go in! We are full until 8:30pm. This was at a 10:15 am not fun

Norman Williams | Sep 1, 2018
Marcus Booker | Sep 1, 2018

Wow! Did you make a reservation?

How far is it

anahi estrada | Sep 1, 2018
Clay Cuneo | Sep 1, 2018

Far

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Is it, with due care, power chair accessible?

Rose Thorne | Sep 1, 2018
Tara Hranek | Sep 1, 2018

It is but not for the tour or the main part of your visit of the site. And like what others suggested one need to be on stable feet upon entering the house. One may not be able to experience the essence of the place if you don't do the tour. And that's all what's in there.

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Is there a place I can board my dogs while on tour

Donna Person | Sep 1, 2018
Matty C | Sep 1, 2018

We left ours in the car with all windows cracked. tour is not more than 30 - 40 mins just go early so its not too warm out yet and it is was really shaded where we parked. Went mid January not sure when you re going so plan accordingly! Place is really cool spot!!

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What actually is the mistery spot

Judilee Wetzel | Sep 1, 2018
Choy L Tang | Sep 1, 2018

Some said it's a illusion, so said it's real, go see it yourself

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How far is the mystery spot from the boardwalk?

xxxhxailo | Sep 1, 2018
Melissa Marini Švigelj | Sep 1, 2018

It's about a fifteen minute drive.

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How big is mystery spot?

Nathania Intan | Sep 1, 2018
A C | Sep 1, 2018

It's a small area surrounded by forest. There are hiking trails nearby.

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What is this mystery spot? Is this a visual illusion or something related to gravitational force dysfunction?

Himanshu Kumar Sinha | Sep 1, 2018
dest.phant0msf0rever | Sep 1, 2018

It is a spot in Santa Cruz, California where there are small anomalies. It is very interesting

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How does it happen?

Kathy Cross | Sep 1, 2018
K F | Sep 1, 2018

That's the mystery!

How much does it cost?

Carol Seilenbinder | Sep 1, 2018
Jonas Alarcon | Sep 1, 2018

$8 per ticket and $5 dollars for parking

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Why everybody tilts in the santa cruz mystery spot? I live here in san jose and this is the first i heard of this place...

Mike angel cortez | Sep 1, 2018
Sreejith Nair | Sep 1, 2018

Is not that the mystery there 😂 ??

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Are you open tomorrow?

Karina Barba-Jones | Sep 1, 2018
Hareg Hailu | Sep 1, 2018

I don't think so

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Where is Santa's Village?

Ole Salt | Sep 1, 2018
MrDjjustice24 | Sep 1, 2018

I dont think its open anymore but it is not near the mystery spot. I know there is a santas village in lake arrowhead and lake forest

How much are the tiket

Oscar Perez | Sep 1, 2018
Venkat Chivukula | Sep 1, 2018

Book online ahead to avoid waiting, highly recommend to call or book online $8 per person and $5 for car parking

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What kind of trees are they?

Rhonda Rannow | Sep 1, 2018
Ronald Lopez | Sep 1, 2018

Redwoods

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How long is tha tour?

mariselle abalos | Sep 1, 2018
Avanthi Vissa | Sep 1, 2018

About 30 minutes

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