Atlas Obscura
The Labrynth in La Mesa, California
Tucked in a quiet church courtyard just steps from downtown La Mesa, this brick labyrinth offers a peaceful twist on urban wandering. Installed in 2005, the seven-circuit classical design invites visitors to ditch the GPS and follow a single winding path into meditative stillness. Unlike a maze, there are no wrong turns—just a slow meander toward the center, surrounded by palms and birdsong. It…