Jan 22, 2020

Exploring the Salton Sea in California

Compelling history, abandoned landmarks, and monumental artwork. The Salton Sea in California is a location wrapped up in mystery, failed attempts, reinvention, and numerous possibilities. 

Salton Sea California Abandoned PlacesOnce a tourist's playground in the sixties, today the Salton Sea is a playground for abandoned explorers in places like Bombay Beach, for art lovers in places like Salvation Mountain, for architecture enthusiasts in places like the restored North Shore Yacht Club, and for escapists in places like Slab City. Here are just a few visual highlights I've captured over the years as part of my Roadside California travel series. Explore more here



Salton Sea California Abandoned Places
Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places
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Salton Sea California Abandoned Places
Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places


Salton Sea California Abandoned Places
Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places
Standing at the top of Salvation Mountain.

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places
Salton Sea California Abandoned Places


Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places
Salton Sea California Abandoned Places


Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places
Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places



Salton Sea California Abandoned Places
Salton Sea California Abandoned Places
Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places


Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places

Salton Sea California Abandoned Places
Salton Sea California Abandoned Places


Salton Sea California Abandoned Places
Salton Sea California Abandoned Places
Salton Sea California Abandoned Places
Salton Sea California Abandoned Places




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