Let’s start out with a message from East Jesus.. “Please review our guide to survival in the East Jesus wasteland before you get yourself hurt or royally piss us off.”
Just east of the Salton Sea, you’ll find this sudden pop of color against the arid desert that reads “God Is Love.”
I knew it was rich in history, but I wasn’t expecting it to be so artsy. Along the way there were so many places to stop offering unique photo ops, perfect to spice up your insta feed.
As the majority of the area surrounding Salton Sea turned into the ghost town it is today, Bombay Beach took a slightly different route.
How could a place that was sought out for its gorgeous beaches, drawing in celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, the Beach Boys, Jerry Lewis, and the Marx Brothers turn from paradise to a toxic ghost town in a matter of
Four days, three places I’ve never seen before, and my heart was so full. I took four days to explore Joshua Tree National Park, Salton Sea, and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.