Salton Sea State Recreation Area

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Salvation Mountain is a colorful artificial mountain north of Calipatria, California, near Slab City. It is made from adobe, straw, and thousands of gallons of paint.; Shutterstock ID 82139752
Salvation Mountain is a colorful artificial mountain north of Calipatria, California, near Slab City. It is made from adobe, straw, and thousands of gallons of paint.; Shutterstock ID 82139752
The Salton Sea. A massive inland sea sitting directly on the San Andreas Fault about 240 feet below sea level. Not pictured is the putrid smell that pervades this whole area. It has salt levels higher than the Pacific Ocean, with levels increasing every year. . The beach is made of skeletons of millions of fish that died off as the water increased in salinity. Its also loaded with massive salt deposits that make this place look otherwordly. Completely empty and for good reason, this lake, the largest in California is receding dramatically, leaving something of a toxic mix of chemicals and the air in Imperial county is some of the worst in all of California. . . . . #saltonsea #saltonseabeach #california #californian #bombaybeach #socalphotographer #socaltravels #imperialcounty #exploreeverything #exploresolo #environment #ecologic #adventureenthusiast #offthegrid #wayoutthere #atlasobscura #natgeowild #natgeotravel #environmentalhealth #ontheroad #seetheworld #traveltheusa #seeyououtthere #adventure #beboundless #adventurous #adventurenthusiasts #intothewild
I think the Salton Sea still has a lot to offer... #beautiful #saltonsea
Salton Sea! #nature

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Heated Pool Getaway with Cozy Vibes

Heated Pool Getaway with Cozy Vibes

Coachella CA
Stay at this vacation home in Coachella. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Empire Polo Club and PGA West Golf Course are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
The house was clean. With a great fenced in back pool area. Even though we didn’t use the pool. It was still nice atmosphere to sit by, at the end of day. Location is close to stores which was great.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Heated Pool Getaway with Cozy Vibes
9 Bedroom/Sleeps 21/Pickleball/Theater

9 Bedroom/Sleeps 21/Pickleball/Theater

Coachella CA
Stay at this vacation home in Coachella. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Empire Polo Club and PGA West Golf Course ...
9 Bedroom/Sleeps 21/Pickleball/Theater
Margaritaville by VARE | Pool+Spa, GameRoom, BBQ, FirePits!

Margaritaville by VARE | Pool+Spa, GameRoom, BBQ, FirePits!

Coachella CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Coachella. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Empire Polo Club and PGA ...
Amazing stay! Very well appointed with everything you nedd!

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Margaritaville by VARE | Pool+Spa, GameRoom, BBQ, FirePits!
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