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Imperial County

The Big List of Strange, Fun & Unique Attractions in Southern California

Last Modified: December 14, 2020

I love visiting unusual places and go out of my way to exploring them when traveling around California. Whether it is a hike, a restaurant, or just a collection of odd things, this list is dedicated to the unique stuff I have found in Southern California (from Kern County down). It will be an ever-expanding and […]

Filed Under: Best of Lists, Strangely Awesome Tagged With: featured, Imperial County, Kern County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County

Rock Hill Trail: Birdwatching at the Sonny Bono Wildlife Refuge

Last Modified: May 9, 2020

This two mile trail in the Sonny Bono Wildlife Refuge, right on the shore of the Salton Sea, is one of the best ways to explore the shoreline and see the vast array of birds that make this area their home during migrations. The trail is a nice leisurely walk with a short climb at […]

Filed Under: Hikes, Southern California, Wildlife Tagged With: Carpinteria, Imperial County, Salton Sea

Salton Sea State Recreation Area: Camping, Dead Fish & Amazing Sunsets

Last Modified: October 14, 2015

Salton Sea is worth a visit, don’t let anyone else tell you different. There is just so much to see on a trip there, from crazy art to banana museums. If you want to learn about the water and its job in shaping the area though you really need to visit the state recreation area. At the […]

Filed Under: Southern California, State Parks Tagged With: Imperial County, Salton Sea

Goat Canyon Trestle Bridge Hike: Worlds Largest Wooden Trestle

Last Modified: January 12, 2018

Only 15 miles from the Mexico border, in the southern section of Anza-Borrego sits one of the largest freestanding wooden trestles in the entire world. This bridge is accessible by a 6-mile round trip hike that should NOT be attempted without a lot of research, a GPS, a four-wheel drive car and mental preparation. I would suggest […]

Filed Under: Bridges, Hikes, Historical Structures, Southern California Tagged With: Imperial County

Desert View Tower, Boulder Park & A UFO Retrieval Service

Last Modified: March 27, 2020

The Desert View Tower is a truly unique piece of California history. This old stone tower was built when the first east to west road was coming through the area, and it even has original wood in it that is from that very road. Today you can stop and visit the tower and its corresponding […]

Filed Under: Art, Historical Structures, Southern California Tagged With: Imperial County, Jacumba Hot Springs

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