California is a hub of strange and odd occurrences. Below is a list of articles scoured from across the web that digs into the weird backdrop of the Golden State.

1. 10 California Hiking Trails with Insane Paranormal Activity

2. Atlas Obscura’s California

3. Weird California
4. Weird U.S.’s California Entry
5. The Origin of the Name “California” Itself // from KCET