Desert Tourist Information

The California Desert is composed of California's entire southeast corner and offers excellent opportunities for hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. For many travelers the California desert is merely experienced on the other side of their car windows on their way to more popular destinations.

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Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park
The Death Valley National Park is a United States National Park that is located primarily in the Southern California Desert, with a small portion extending into Nevada. Death Valley National Park Tourist Information »
Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a resort city in the California desert. It became a destination during the 1950s and 1960s when Hollywood movie stars flocked there in droves. Palm Springs Tourist Information »
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Imperial County
Imperial County is in the California Desert at the extreme southeast corner of the state. Locally this area is known as the Imperial Valley. Imperial County Tourist Information »
Mojave Desert
Mojave Desert is in San Bernardino County. Mojave Desert Tourist Information »
Inyo County
Inyo County is in California extending from the Eastern Sierra region east into the Desert. Known as "the Other Side … Inyo County Tourist Information »
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is a United States National Park that is located in the Southern California Desert. Joshua Tree National Park Tourist Information »
Mojave National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve is a United States National Preserve that is part of the United States National Park System. Mojave National Preserve Tourist Information »
Palm Desert
Palm Desert
Palm Desert is a city in the desert of California between Palm Springs and Indio. It lies in the Coachella Valley at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains. Palm Desert Tourist Information »
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in southern California is the largest state park in the state and the second largest in the United States. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Tourist Information »
Salton Sea
The Salton Sea is the largest lake in California, covering 376 square miles. It is about 227 feet below sea level. Salton Sea Tourist Information »
Bombay Beach
Bombay Beach is a small town on the east shore of the Salton Sea. Bombay Beach Tourist Information »
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