The ghost town of Amboy was once a major stop along Route 66 until Interstate 40 was opened. The city only has 10 remaining buildings, Roy's gas station and motel cafe being the biggest landmarks. You can stop in for a Root Beer and wander through some of the abandoned hotel rooms with art installations.
Read MoreWhen Angelino's think of the California Desert, they think of Palm Springs. Below I've listed seven other quirky destinations in the high desert, not far from the mid century modern mecca.
Read MoreSalvation Mountain is a great work of art by the late Leonard Knight. It’s quite a beautiful site, vibrant and colorful against the desert landscape.
Read MoreA day of hiking Anza Borrego Desert Park and checking out the Galetta Meadows life size animal sculptures.
Read MoreThe Salton Sea is the largest lake in California. From the early days when it was born from a catastrophic failure of engineering, to later a flourishing resort, and now a desolate wasteland, it’s safe to say that this vast body of water has had a colorful history.
Read MoreMore then 85,000 acres of magnificent desert are open for off-highway exploration and recreation within the boundaries of the Ocotillo Wells, just a 3 hour drive from Los Angeles.
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