13 Weirdest and Most Isolated Towns in California

California is a state of extremes, and sometimes that means finding some of the weirdest and most isolated towns imaginable. From a community living on an old military base to a town bought by a chicken restaurant owner, these places are far from the beaten path. Join California Uncovered as we count down 13 of the most unique and remote towns across the Golden State, exploring the real reasons each one ended up so far from everything else. You'll discover stories of resilience, forgotten histories, and the strange circumstances that shaped these quiet corners of California. In this episode, we dig into: The Imperial County desert community facing an uncertain future A Route 66 ghost town in the Mojave desert bought by one man The impact of highways and changing times on small California towns And many more surprising stories from California's isolated places. Tell us in the comments what county you're watching from in California! Have you ever visited any of these isolated towns? Let us know! California Uncovered is a small team digging into the towns, the history, the old money and the quiet corners of California most people drive right past. Every video is our own research and our own work, one place at a time.