The Desert View Tower is a historic roadside attraction located in In-Ko-Pah Gorge off Interstate 8 in Jacumba, California. It's not far from Ocotillo, which you mentioned in your previous question. The tower was built in the 1920s and has served as a landmark and rest stop for travelers in the desert.
The Boulder Park Mystery Caves and Desert View Tower make for a quirky and fun half-day trip for families who likes to explore and climb. This also makes a great roadside stop to stretch your legs if you are driving to or from Arizona, something we find ourselves doing fairly regularly. The carvings and tower are registered as an official California Historical Landmark.
Fossil Canyon is a popular hiking destination located in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park near Ocotillo, California. The canyon is named for the many marine fossils that can be found in the area, which date back millions of years.
East Jesus is an outdoor art installation and community located in Niland, California, near the Salton Sea. The name "East Jesus" is a colloquialism used to describe a remote and isolated area.
The Algodones Dunes is a large sand dune field located in southeastern California, in the Imperial County. The dunes span an area of approximately 45 miles long and 6 miles wide, and are the largest dune field in the state of California. They are also one of the largest dune fields in North America.
Sidewinder Skatepark is a popular skateboarding facility located in El Centro, California, United States. The park offers a variety of features for skateboarders of all levels, including ramps, rails, and bowls. It is open to the public and is a popular destination for local skateboarders as well as visitors to the area.
Mozarelli Artisan Bistro offers a wide array of fresh food – chef salad, pasta primativa, margarita pizza, corned beef hash burger, new mozarelli chicken sandwich, bone-in wings, kabobs and new york cheese cake.
Maranatha Steakhouse serves a full lunch and dinner menu, along with daily lunch and dinner specials. It is on great customer service, as well as delicious quality food. The food and desserts are made from quality ingredients, in house, from scratch. It also provides you with a banquet facility and catering.
El Centro is a city and county seat of Imperial County, California. El Centro is the largest city in the Imperial Valley, the east anchor of the Southern California Border Region, and the core urban area and principal city of the El Centro metropolitan area which encompasses all of Imperial County. El Centro's census population as of 2020 was 44,322, up from 42,598 at the 2010 Census.
Imperial is a city in Imperial County, California, 4 miles (6.4 km) north of El Centro. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 14,758. It is part of the El Centro metropolitan area.
El Centro Aquatic Center includes an 8-lane competition pool, a 3-lane instructional pool, a children’s activity pool and 5,353 square foot Lazy River! The pools are heated in the winter and chilled in the summer for perfect swimming all year round.
Holtville Hot Springs is a beautiful palm oasis in a lifeless desert of the Imperial Valley near the United States-Mexico border just off Highway 8. Holtville Hot Springs is an incredible natural hot spring where anyone can take a hot bath in the middle of the desert. Filled with hot natural water, two cement pools are great places for relaxing soaking.
Lazy Lizard Saloon is a beer and wine bar located in Ocotillo, California offering pizza, burritos, snacks, beer, wine, soft drinks, food, pool, darts, big screen sports and outdoor patio.
Academy Rentals & Tours rents desert off-road vehicles including Dirt Bike, ATV Quads and Personal Watercraft. Over 20 years providing safe guided tours for groups of all sizes and experience levels. CA, AZ, MX.
Ocotillo is a census-designated place in Imperial County, California. Ocotillo is located 26 miles (42 km) west of El Centro. The population was 266 at the 2010 census, down from 296 at the 2000 census. It is part of the El Centro, California Metropolitan Statistical Area.
San Diego Dune Tours offers tours for group sizes ranging from 1 to 70 people. Exciting ATV desert riding tours and water activity outings in Southern California, Arizona & Mexico. Come experience the ride of your life in Ocotillo, CA!
The Great Escape Food & Spirits is a great escape from the city for the whole family just off highway 8. Now you can enjoy this little family bar or as a pit-stop before driving up the hill to San Diego or down to Arizona.
