101 South
Bubblegum Alley
Next to 7335 Higuera St./Broad St., downtown.
Since the 1950s and possibly earlier, gum-chewers have been depositing their product on these brick walls. Some have even taken the time to make designs. A vulgar, tacky eyesore to many, Bubblegum Alley is a cheap thrill for gum aficionados and most children. It was cleaned up in the 1970s but is currently back at its gooey best. Stock up on different colors of gum before arriving, and note that Double Bubble reputedly sticks best. We used Double Bubble green watermelon and purple grape, which looked great but didn’t hold my business card in place.
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Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo, California
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| applying gum in Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo, California |
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| art in Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo, California |
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| bubble art in Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo, California |
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| heart in Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo, California |
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If you find yourself stuck here without a stick, grab a big gumball from the huge machine in
Ambiance clothing boutique located next door
Ambiance
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big gumball machine in Ambiance boutique next door to Bubblegum Alley
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or
Rocket Fizz
at the
Rocket Fizz candy shop just up the street. In addition to a wall devoted to soda pop, vibrant Rocket Fizz also has a smallish section devoted to gum--you’ll find Double Bubble and plenty more. Oh yeah, try not to stumble over the VW bug that sits in the middle of it all.
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VW Bug parked inside Rocket Fizz candy shop near Bubblegum Alley
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gum display in Rocket Fizz candy shop near Bubblegum Alley
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soda display in Rocket Fizz candy shop near Bubblegum Alley
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images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
This sounds like a "you've to see it to believe it" attraction ...I hope no-one decides to create a bubble gum wall on my house :) But I have to say that the peace symbol is rather cute
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of the odd and quirky and this bubble gum wall certainly qualifies. Nasty-looking black gum, though!
ReplyDeleteI flew in and out of the San Luis Obispo airport last year when I spent time in Paso Robles but didn't have a chance to explore the city of San Luis Obispo itself. This looks like a fun place to go and I'll remember it if I return to the area!
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable! But true, eh? It's amazing what we come across when travel. Thx for shsring, Carole.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is 'Oh Yuck' talk about a tourist attraction with a difference.
ReplyDeletemmm... I like street art, but I'm not sure about bubble gum!
ReplyDeleteFascinating. I liked how it was cleaned up and then appeared again. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. :-)
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