Cabazon Dinosaurs - World's Biggest Dinosaurs
Entertainment
4.5 (8471 reviews)
Vintage attraction featuring enormous replicas including Brontosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex & more.
50770 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA 92230
+1 909-272-8164
Did You Know?
Largest Dinosaur
The Cabazon Dinosaurs are most famous for 'Mr. Rex,' a massive, 150-ton Tyrannosaurus Rex that stands 65 feet tall and 150 feet long.
Walk-Through Dinosaur
Another iconic dinosaur is 'Dinny,' a 150-foot-long Brontosaurus (formerly Apatosaurus) that visitors can walk inside of and climb to a gift shop located in its belly.
Original Construction
The first two dinosaurs, Dinny and Mr. Rex, were originally built in the 1960s by Claude K. Bell, a local artist and theme park sculptor, to attract customers to his restaurant, Claude Bell's Dinny's Coffee Shop.
Movie Star Dinosaurs
The Cabazon Dinosaurs gained significant international fame after being prominently featured in the 1985 Tim Burton film 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure'.
Highlights from Reviews
• iconic photo ops
The massive, colorful dinosaurs provide excellent opportunities for unique photos and selfies, making it a popular roadside stop.
• climbable dinosaurs
Visitors can climb inside the T-Rex and look out from its mouth, offering a unique and memorable experience, especially for kids.
• nostalgic roadside stop
It's a world-famous, quirky roadside attraction that evokes nostalgia for many and offers a fun break during long drives.
• changing paint themes
The large dinosaurs are regularly repainted with different colors and seasonal themes, keeping the attraction fresh and visually appealing.
• free outer area access
Visitors can see and take pictures with two of the largest dinosaurs and visit the gift shop without paying an entrance fee.