Bombay Beach — Attraction in Calipatria

I had been wanting to come here for years, since reading about it in 2011. It was once the poorest community in Southern California, with a fascinating and sordid past. We finally made it out here on the way back from lake Powell in 2018. We've been here several times since and need to go back, check out the artwork (it always changes), and pop into the Ski Inn to see Sonia and Ernie and have delicious burgers and fries. If you go out, please respect the art installations and don't break things, steal things or tag shit, it's...

An interesting dying city on the edge of the Salton Sea. The lake is drying up fast and there is no good solution to slow the process down. ⁠

There is a small store and there was a bar, not sure if the bar is still open. If you drive on the dirt roads by the lake shore you can find many artworks in and near the lake.

These artworks are unique and can make some beautiful photographs at sunset or during good lighting conditions. On the weekends there will be several people in the area just...

Good way to spend an afternoon. Its hot during the summer so bring water. There are a lot of spots where a car can get stuck so take caution. All the art pieces are fairly easily accessible, minus the ones near/in the water. The small town before the beach is full of art as well. Make sure you go through every street to see all the strange art....