The Cult of the California Date Shake
Of the many roadside attractions I've been to known to pull over for, nothing compares to 'The Romance and Sex Life of the Date.' The signs for thi...
Of the many roadside attractions I've been to known to pull over for, nothing compares to 'The Romance and Sex Life of the Date.' The signs for this scandalous film first show up miles away, on Highway 111 in the bleached-out High Desert of Southern California, outside of Palm Springs. They beckon tourists to slow down even before the giant wooden knight appears, pointing visitors to the Shields Date Garden parking lot in Indio. The gimmick works: Shields is one of the best-known roadside attractions in the region.