In the 1930s, workers digging the Los Angeles River uncovered a massive mosa.saur skull. This sea lizard was a top predator—imagine a Komodo dragon with flippers, the size of a school bus. It swam through the warm, shallow sea that once covered the L.A. Basin, far before the Hollywood sign was a twinkle in anyone’s eye.
You can see this iconic skull at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. It’s a fantastic reminder that beneath the concrete and smog, California has layers of prehistoric drama. Who needs a script when you’ve got a real-life monster movie buried under your feet?
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How You Can Walk Where Dinosaurs Walked
You don’t need a time machine to connect with these ancient neighbors. Head to Pismo Beach or Point Reyes, where fossils often wash up on the shore. Bring a pair of sharp eyes and a sense of wonder—you might spot a shell or bone that’s millions of years old.
For a guaranteed dino fix, visit the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology in Claremont. It’s tucked inside a high school, which is just wild. Students actually help dig up dinosaurs while studying for algebra. Talk about multitasking.
