Dead Dolly Lane In Southern California Just Might Be The Strangest Roadside Attraction Yet
By Natasha Kayes|Published January 26, 2023
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I was born and raised in sunny Southern California and will never tire of the West Coast, although I spent several years living in Southeast Asia, about as far from California as you can get. Wherever I am in the world, I love straying from the beaten path, experiencing local life, and discovering hidden gems - camera in hand. The beach is my happy place and when I am not there (or writing), you will usually find me baking, watching movies, and cuddling my pugs. I have traveled around the country and around the world, and it never, ever gets old. Being able to combine my passion for travel and my love of writing is nothing short of a dream.
Any road trip is made even better by the unexpected, from happening upon a fabulous hidden gem of a restaurant to a quirky roadside attraction that you didn’t know existed. And then there are some roadside attractions that are so strange that they are almost worth a road trip just to see them. Enter Dead Dolly Lane. This roadside attraction in Southern California is so strange, you need to see it.
You can find Dead Dolly Lane almost 10 miles southeast of downtown Alpine on Japatul Road, close to the intersection of Japatul Road and Japatul Spur.
What has come to be known as Dead Dolly Lane is actually a private driveway in Alpine, California. As strange as it is, this bizarre roadside attraction is more well-known online than it is among locals in San Diego County.
Many people find dolls in general to be a little creepy. Even if you love dolls, a visit to this somewhat unnerving display may just leave you feeling differently.
While a lot of the “dead” dollies are ugly, broken, and creepy in an obvious way, some of the most unsettling dolls are the ones like the undamaged Barbie who seems to either be frolicking through the field of doll bodies, or perhaps running from it.
Signs in various languages such as Spanish, Scots Gaelic, Italian, and Latin contain creepy and ominous messages that mention a broken nose, being watched by the eyes of a witch, etc.
The signs were apparently put up to ward off unwelcome trespassers, but not to keep people from enjoying this strange and creepy attraction.
This lane, which can only really be described as a dolly graveyard, is private property owned by artist Toni Fusco, but the public is allowed to explore it.
Not all of the dolls belong to the owner. People bring their own dolls to contribute which has turned this into a real community project.
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This weird attraction has become a popular place for those who find it to take selfies. And why not? Some of these babies are already posed for the shot.
One more impaled doll head and several scarecrows lie just past the end of Dead Dolly Lane, reminding visitors that this is private property and time to turn around.
If you cannot head to Dead Dolly Lane right now, you can tour it via this YouTube video:
We bet that you have never seen a roadside attraction quite like this one in Southern California. Would you be willing to take a drive to see Dead Dolly Lane? What is the strangest roadside attraction you have ever seen? Share with us in the comments. While you’re here, check out a few more bizarre roadside attractions in SoCal.
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