Claude Bell, who had worked as a sculptor at Knott’s Berry Farm, built these two huge dinosaurs as a way to attract travelers to his restaurant. They’re constructed with a steel frame that was covered with a metal grid before being sprayed with concrete. The brontosaurus took 11 years to complete - from 1964 to 1975. The tyrannosaurus was finished in 1981.They’re both in excellent condition.
In the mid 1990s the Bell family sold the property and the new owners added an open air museum with more dinosaur sculptures. This seems to be geared towards small children so we skipped it. There’s no charge to view Bell’s dinosaurs and able-bodied visitors can climb the steps inside the brontosaurus to a gift shop and small museum.
The sidewalks and curb cuts are all in good condition.
Follow the signs for RV parking. The lot is large enough for any RV.
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We've seen these immense creations and they're crazy big. Kinda fun to see, tho. Been awhile since we've been thru Cabazon!
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