Exploring Abandoned TV and Movie Sets: Forgotten Gems of Hollywood’s Past

In 1985, Pee Wee’s Big Adventure hit the screens. It is a hilarious comedy starring Paul Reubens as Pee Wee Herman, a big kid who adores his bike and won’t let go of it, even when his neighbor wants to buy it. But disaster strikes when his beloved bike is stolen, so Pee Wee embarks on a wild road trip to get it back.

Directed by the unexpected Tim Burton, this movie is great for the whole family. Pee Wee’s journey was filmed in Cabazon, California. One of the quirky spots he visits is the Cabazon Dinosaurs, which are giant steel and concrete dinosaurs named Mr. Rex and Dinny.