After the car show in Taft, I made an impromptu stop at the McKittrick Tar Pits, followed by a visit to the McKittrick Hotel, only to discover it had permanently closed. Join me for this unexpected adventure as we explore the intriguing tar pits and take a final look at the historic hotel, capturing a slice of history that's fading into memory.
0:00 -- Monument Sign
6:14 -- Some of the larger tar pits (west and slightly south of the monument sign)
16:38 -- The McKittrick Hotel
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