155 mi · ~2 hr 45 min

Salton Sea Art Run

A long-haul desert escape east to the Salton Sea, with the folk-art color of Salvation Mountain and the ruins of Bombay Beach at the far end.

Start

San Diego, CA

32.7157, -117.1611

End

Bombay Beach, CA

33.3506, -115.7297

Along the way

Coffee

Julian Cafe & Bakery

Well-rated stop for coffee, tea and pie before the desert.

🕘 Daily 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Restroom

Salton Sea State Recreation Area

Restrooms, shade and shoreline access.

Viewpoint

Salvation Mountain

Painted adobe hillside — the desert's most photographed artwork.

Food

Buckshot Deli & Diner — Salton City

Highly rated desert diner near the sea.

🕘 Daily 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Viewpoint

Salton Sea Vista Point

Highway pull-off with the whole sea and Chocolate Mountains in frame.