Just another oddity! Only this time, it's not in the desert!
Embiggen the photos as you please...
I heard that there was something odd sitting next to this cliff side restaurant. So off we went! Do you see anything?
It is indeed a spiral staircase.
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When I saw the first photo, my first thought was that the house at the top of the cliff would fall into the sea within the next decade or so. The rock looks pretty soft.
ReplyDeleteOn the subject of people who live in an area not knowing what is on their doorstep, my latest post is about a church that everyone walks past without noticing its incredible architectural features.
When I saw the first photo, my first reaction was that the house on the clifftop will disappear into the sea within the next decade or so. The rock does look pretty soft.
ReplyDeleteBy the way Pat, people who don't know what's on their doorstep is, indirectly, the subject of my latest post.
stunning pics, Pat! Love the place, but I don't think I could ever live so close to the edge of a cliff... I'd have constant phobia :)
ReplyDeleteWow! I could spend hours there (just trying to climb those puppies)
ReplyDeleteMakes for a unique vantage point for photos now. Still funny it's just sitting there all by itself!
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed when people live so close to something and don't know anything about it. But wait! I bet there's something in my neighbourhood that I'm equally ignorant of.
ReplyDeleteThe staircase is wonderful and I love that you took so many photos of it.
i'd have wanted to climb it, just to stand at the top. sad that the locals don't even know about it. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous place, Pat! And the stairway is incredible! Talk about the "stairway to heaven"!! I think you found it! Fantastic captures!! And a great start for my week!! Hope you have a good one!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are beautiful Pat. It's such a shame that no one would want to fix that up or remove it. Sad it just gets left there to slowly succumb to the elements.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the explanation. Obviously it had to have a meaning. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, you have uncovered a gem. Two random observations - that's a serious spiral staircase - not something I'd expect in a residential setting. There's remnants of a foundation.
ReplyDeleteMy SWAG would be a lighthouse. Amazing that locals don't have history!!
Very interesting, Pat. When I first saw it, I wondered where it went... I thought: Stairs to Nowhere! ha ha
ReplyDeleteSO--at one time, that was a nice way to get down to the water I guess... Interesting...
We have walked up spiral stairs like that while hiking up and down in the mountains at times.....Round-and round-and round.
Hugs,
Betsy
Where is that staircase, Pat? It must be close to PCH, and I bet I've driven by a million times but never knew it existed either. I'm glad they salvaged it for you to photograph for us.
ReplyDeleteI'm awaiting the arrival of my copy of the Storm too.
Be well, Pat.
xoRobyn
I'm guessing that maybe high waves broke the rest of it off?
ReplyDeleteDennis Hodgson - I thought the same thing about the building Dennis. It does look like that spot is less eroded than the surrounding cliff. So maybe it will last a little longer. Still, it's just a matter of time, right?
ReplyDeleteDEZMOND - Thanks DEZMOND! I know the feeling, but I try to ignore it and challenge myself.
baygirl32 - I know what you mean! It looks like the only way to easily get to it, is by boat.
Alex - I agree! It looks so much out of place now.
EG CameraGirl - Thanks! I'll bet there is something in your neighborhood!
TexWisGirl - I'd be right up there with you. We have a kayak, so maybe next time, I'll get closer.
Sylvia K - Thanks Sylvia! It sure is! The west coast of the U.S. has an amazing coast line.
ReplyDeleteBouncin Barb - Thanks Barb! I agree! I assume it is owned by the city.
Japy - My pleasure Japy! I'm sure people used it a lot at one time.
Wayne - Thanks! I don't know much about it, but I do know that it was constructed only to help people get to the beach. I believe the foundation was made to keep the water off the stairs at high tide.
Betsy - Not only a nice way to get down to the water, it was also the only way! Thanks Betsy! Right back at ya!
I always love your photos! I laughed about you and the guy staring at each other and neither of you saying anything. I can see that happening. Is this restaurant at or near Half Moon Bay?
ReplyDeleteLike others, I assumed a house fell. Interesting story behind the stairs.
ReplyDeleteWoot for Alex!
Robyn - I'm sure you have driven right by it. I know I have!
ReplyDeleteHighways 1 & 101, are one and the same right there. It's next to the Ventana Grill, in the Shell Beach part of Pismo Beach.
Kay - I think it was a combination of rust and the eroding cliff.
Carol - Thanks Carol! I'd say it's at least 200 miles down the coast from Half Moon Bay. The address of that restaurant is Pismo Beach, but it's in the Shell Beach area.
M Pax - I think there might be another spiral staircase still being used in the area. I don't know if it's like this one, but I'll check it out next time we're in that area. Woot woot!
Thanks for the location. A friend of mine told me about some place similar at Half Moon Bay, but it's been years ago.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing...likely a government project! Hey, we love that author!
ReplyDeleteMaybe Mrs Winchester was there and built that staircase to nowhere..... OK OK, I did read your words, but that was my first thought.
ReplyDeleteAmazing that people who live right there didn't know anything about this neat deal ....Bill and I are so often surprised by things like that though. I guess everybody doesn't share our curiosity genes.
I also love how you just walked through the employee entrance. Act first, ask later!
Carol - My Pleasure! I'm going to see if I can find something on that place in Half Moon Bay.
ReplyDeleteBrian - I agree! I believe it was a local gov. project.
Sallie - That's funny! I hadn't even thought about that crazy place. I haven't been there in many years. Yep! I guess it's similar to me living just a few minutes from one of the most beautiful coastal spots in the world, yet I seldom go there.
Interesantess and wonderful photos! A wonderful and lonely! Good for off!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the place. The spiral staircase is interesting.
ReplyDeletewow this is an enchanting place and I love the staircase structure!You got wonderful images, well done!
ReplyDeleteLéia
I might have missed it but is it possible to climb it from the bottom? It would make a great lookout if you could
ReplyDeleteThat coast line is gorgeous too.
Love those cliffs
What a beautiful area of the world...
ReplyDeleteAnd Alex is one talented SOB, isn't he? :-)
Pearl
How absolutely amazing that the locals don't know about this oddity Pat. Still, sometimes I think there is probably such a lot I don't know about Perth yet :) that was a very bizarre discovery, even when it had the bridge crossover, its not something you'd expect oui!
ReplyDeleteLeovi - Thanks Leovi! I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteRajesh - Thank you Rajesh! I agree with you about it being interesting.
Leia - Thanks Leia! It is a beautiful place.
Mynx - I suppose it is possible, but you have to take a small boat or Kayak to get there. There are many many miles of these cliffs.
Pearl - I agree with you! The west coast of the U.S. is about 1500 miles. Almost all of it is stunning. Yep, Alex is very good!
PerthDailyPhoto - I know what you mean. Even if it was new, it is still an odd thing. I'd love to get to Perth someday.
WOW! Another wonder of the world :-) That last shot really gives me the willies. Great photos. genie
ReplyDeleteI noticed it right away, but couldn't tell it was a spiral staircase. You find the darndest things!
ReplyDeleteMaybe that's a "Stairway to Heaven"
ReplyDeleteGenie - thanks so much Genie! Just another odd and amazing thing.
ReplyDeleteSeriously Though - It's what I do! You've got a good eye...
sage - You know, I've got the tune to that song in my head now, right?
When I one day build my dream house there'll be a staircase like that in the back yard. Totally awesome.
ReplyDeleteTS Hendrik - You better have a big back yard!
ReplyDeleteThat's so peculiar! I'm glad you found out the history of it. Love the photos (of course). It's a gorgeous place.
ReplyDeleteI love that area of the coast, have driven through and stayed in the area many times, but like the others, never saw the spiral staircase to nowhere. You do have a nose for the unusual in our midst!
ReplyDeleteLynda - Very peculiar! Thanks so much Lynda!
ReplyDeleteStickup Artist - I love it also. Once of my favorite parts of the state. I wish my "nose" would have developed earlier in life! Thanks!
Wow!! How random!! And cool!! Sadly there are a lot of places in Utah that I have never been to. I really need to get on that.
ReplyDeleteBaby Sister - there is a lot to see in Utah! Tons of ghost towns also!
ReplyDeleteThats a funny image. I wonder how many dozens of years this "unsafe" building (?) will keep standing!
ReplyDeleteKeep investigating ways to get to Australia - include Melbourne on the itinerary and we can have a beer!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne.
PS: sorry for slow reply - I have been out of phone / internet range for most of the week - it was strangely pleasant!
Stewart - I hope it's there for a long time! If I come to your great country, I would certainly put Melbourne on the itinerary. I understand, it's nice to get away from it all occasionally.
ReplyDeleteHaha!! I had to laugh at you and the stranger having a silent eye-conversation.. I knew you would win :-).. Shame they took the bridge down, the views from there must be amazing!!.. surprised you did not find a way to climb it ;-)
ReplyDeleteLynne
sixdegreesphotography - It would have been pretty easy to climb it, getting to it is another story. The only way to get to it is by boat. Even at low tide, the water is too high. Next time we head that way, we're going to take our kayak. Thanks Lynne!
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought it was a rope for a quick escape!
ReplyDeleteVery cool shots.
I'm so jealous
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous
ReplyDeletelove the restoraunt view and the staircase, Pat, although climbing it would probably give me vertigo :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw the first photo, I thought it looked like the restaurant is living on borrowed time. The erosion is pretty invasive there. Isn't it funny that when we travel, we see things the locals either take for granted or don't even see at all? I guess that means we don't see stuff in our own neighbourhoods either. I need new eyes!!
ReplyDeleteladyfi - Well, at least you had an idea. I didn't have a clue. Thanks!
ReplyDeletePasadena Adjacent - Don't be jealous! All you have to do is hop in the car. If you wanted to, you could go up there and see this. Then see Spooner's Cove (the next post) that is only 20 miles from here. And then drive home. Make it a totally exhausting but enjoyable day trip. Maybe spending the night would be a good idea.
DEZMOND - I love both of them also! I'd climb it if I had the chance.
Rosemary - I agree that it looks kind of precarious, but it's been there for a quite a while. If I worked there I'd be checking out the cliff for new erosion everyday before I started my shift.
That is wild. I love things like this - I'd want to climb it. It reminds me of the iron staircase in Yellowstone, although that actually goes somewhere.
ReplyDeleteAl - Me too! I live for this stuff. I haven't been to Yellowstone for decades. I think it's time to go back.
ReplyDeleteWhat an odd (but awesome!) thing to be there. You find the coolest stuff!
ReplyDeleteThis structure is absolutely breathtaking. I hope the town leaves this standing as a reminder of its history. Spiral staircases are a so elegant and a bit mysterious. I'm currently renovating my home and thinking about building a spiral staircase that will lead to my second floor loft area. Thanks for sharing this inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis is where I live. For years we went there as a child. Surprisingly, there used to be a different set of stairs to get down there, and then we would climb the staircase to get to the top and look out. They have since removed the access stairs because this structure is unsafe. Total bummer. No one really seems to knows the history of it, just that it is there. Almost everyone I know at least.
ReplyDeleteAmanda - Thanks so much for reading this and making a comment. I'm glad it brought back some memories for you. I was surprised that so many people I spoke to, had never heard of it. It is pretty cool. It must have been great actually using it. It's a great bit of local history. If you know of any other "odd" things in that area, I'd love to know about them. Thanks again!
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ReplyDeleteHi~
I have lived in Shell Beach for 25 years and either I had no clue that the staircase was there, or I'm having a premature senior moment! I've been to numerous functions at that restaurant, which is now called The Ventana Grill, and I can honestly say that I don't remember ever seeing that staircase! Wow! Was I surprised to find the pictures, and yours by the way, are very nice. Thank you for posting them! I have to go see this mysterious staircase myself!
Andrea - Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on this. I'm still amazed that so many folks living in your area, still don't know about it. It is a pretty cool sight, that is for sure. Strangely, I just ran across another spiral staircase (leading to nowhere) in Arizona.
ReplyDeleteThanks again!
Okay, I grew up around here and the staircase was a fun place to go hang out. It had a flat huge slab of concrete for a "picnic" area and a mermaid statue on a rock with a light shining on it. Used to go down and check out the starfish on the side of the cliff.
ReplyDeleteUnknown - Thanks for taking the time to read this article and leaving a comment. I haven't ever seen anybody around the staircase these days. I wish I knew about it a long time ago. Thanks again!
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