Tour Salton Sea

El Centro John Jay Inn - Best Western
2352 S 4th Street, El Centro, CA 92243 US;
Each spacious guestroom features free highspeed Internet access, refrigerators, microwaves and other amenities. Hotel guests may also enjoy a deluxe continental breakfast. This Imperial Valley resort prides itself on providing friendly, personal service.

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El Centro Ramada Inn
1455 Ocotillo Dr., El Centro, CA 92243;
Ramada Inn El Centro is a two-story, 147-room, brick building. Just seconds from Interstate Highway 8, in El Centro. Featuring nice surroundings and clean, comfortable guestrooms, a large outdoor pool, weight room, and guest laundry, the only thing a guest might need is a complimentary cocktail in The Amigo Room Lounge, or a late night snack at the Denny's Restaurant located on the premises.

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One of the largest inland bodies of saltwater in the world (and the biggest lake in California), Salton Sea was created in 1905 by flood waters from the Colorado River. It is located at about 228 feet below sea level below sea level but it is also very shallow with an average depth of only 20 feet.

Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100 F. The area is best to visit between October and May when temperatures usually range in between 70 and 90 F. During winter months it is home to over four million birds (representing over 400 species). Visitors should be prepared for extremely hot weather during summer months.

Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge
906 W. Sinclair Rd, Calipatria, CA 92233; (760) 348-5278; FWS Website;

Protected habitat of 35,484 acres of salt marsh and open water of the southern part of the Salton Sea. Also includes nearby 2,000 acres of pasture and freshwater marsh. Wildlife observation, photograph and waterfowl hunting. Protected areas include the Wister Waterfowl Management Area and Imperial Wildfowl Management Area.

This area serves primarily as a wintering area for waterfowl and other water birds and includes endangered species such as the Yuma clapper and peregrine falcon. Other species include Egret and Great Blue Heron. Peak population is in December and January.

Salton Sea International Bird Festival
Date : Mid-Febr / Festival Webpage;
Four-day annual special event on the watch for endangered species of California Desert. Over 400 recorded species - Can see 100 species per day. Salton Sea – Desert – Wetlands – Agriculture – Awesome birding on Pacific Flyway.

Salton Sea State Recreation Area
100-225 State Park Rd, PO Box 3166, North Shore, CA 92254; (760) 393-3052; Park Website;
Located along the northeastern shore of the Salton Sea since 1955 and offering an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Includes five campgrounds and boat ramp. Info (760) 393-3052. (Access is 11 miles southeast of Mecca on SR-111).

Salton Sea boasts great fishing - game includes croaker, corvina and tilapia. Biggest catch recorded is a 37lb great Corvina.

Salton Sea Military Reservation
Abandoned base located on the southwest shore of the Salton Sea with all buildings torn down. Was used in the 1950's as a missile test range by Sandia National Labs.

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