🕷️🚗 Discovering the Volkswagen Spider Sculpture - A Surreal Desert Gem in Desert Hot Springs

Simba the Adventure Pup 🐾 and I set out into the Coachella Valley to track down one of the quirkiest art installations in the desert — the Volkswagen Spider Sculpture in Desert Hot Springs, California. This giant metal arachnid, crafted from a classic VW Beetle perched on towering steel legs, is the kind of whimsical roadside surprise that makes desert wandering so much fun. 🌵✨

Created by artist John Cerney, the sculpture blends retro car culture with surreal desert imagination. The vintage Beetle becomes the “body” of the spider, while the long metal legs lift it above the sand like a creature frozen in mid-crawl. With mountains on one side and open desert stretching toward Palm Springs, the entire scene is a playful collision of automotive history and artistic creativity.

🎥 Watch the Video

Join Simba and me as we wander around this towering VW arachnid, admire the craftsmanship, and soak in the fun desert vibes.

👀 In This Video You’ll See

- Shots of the Volkswagen Spider
- Close-up views of the Beetle body, welded metal legs, and creative artistic details
- Walk-around footage of this offbeat desert landmark 🐾
- Fun and unexpected Palm Springs–area desert vibes

🌄 Why This VW Spider Is a Must-See

Roadside art thrives on the unusual — and nothing says unusual like a vintage Volkswagen transformed into a metal spider standing proudly in the sand. It’s part whimsy, part sculpture, part “what did I just stumble across?” moment.

The Coachella Valley is already known for bold public art and mid-century personality, but this piece adds an extra layer of desert charm. It’s a perfect quick stop for photographers, road trippers, art lovers, and anyone who appreciates oddball Americana.

If your travels take you anywhere near Palm Springs or Desert Hot Springs, make room for this wonderfully weird landmark.

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