Calipatria Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Welcome to Salvation Mountain. Please make sure you follow the yellow brick road as you walk through this man-made masterpiece. ------------- Salvation Mountain is a hillside visionary environment created by local resident Leonard Knight in the California Desert . As his tribute to God and his message to the world that "God is Love". ❤🙏
Near the entrance to Slab City. You can walk to the top. I guess it's art--depending on how you define art. But worth the visit!
I had been in California for about a year and came across a website called http://www.weirdca.com/ there is a couple different sites, but they are full of the weird! This little mountain is my first of the weird in California! You have to go! Enjoy.
The artwork is made from adobe, straw, and thousands of gallons of lead-free paint. Salvation Mountain was created by local resident Leonard Knight (1931–2014).[1] It encompasses numerous murals and areas painted with Christian sayings and Bible verses, though its philosophy was built around the Sinner's Prayer.
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Calipatria Inn And Suites

Calipatria Inn And Suites

2.5 out of 5
700 N Sorenson Ave Calipatria CA
The price is NZ$148 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
NZ$148
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calipatria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service.
5.4/10 (205 reviews)
Staff-good no stopper in sink mattress not good patch woork not same colors stains in tube

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Calipatria Inn And Suites
Brawley Inn

Brawley Inn

3 out of 5
575 W Main St Brawley CA
The price is NZ$149 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
NZ$149
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Brawley. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
We had an excellent stay. The room was nice and clean and was very pet friendly.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Brawley Inn
Cambria Hotel El Centro - Imperial

Cambria Hotel El Centro - Imperial

4 out of 5
1500 N Imperial Ave Imperial CA
The price is NZ$276 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
NZ$276
11 Apr - 12 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Imperial. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Eager Park and Imperial Valley ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (359 reviews)
Clean room. Nice bar and lobby. It was a quick stay so we didn’t have the opportunity to use many amenities but will definitely in the future.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Cambria Hotel El Centro - Imperial
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HotTub 3br2ba FencedBackyard Kingbirds poolTable 1.2GbpsWifi

HotTub 3br2ba FencedBackyard Kingbirds poolTable 1.2GbpsWifi

El Centro CA
Stay at this holiday home in El Centro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Bucklin Park and Broken Spoke Country Club ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Yes! The house is very updated and comfortable and is in a very central location in El Centro.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

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The Corner Cottage

The Corner Cottage

El Centro CA
Stay at this holiday home in El Centro. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Bucklin Park and Broken Spoke Country Club are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Great find in El Centro. Cozy home with all of the amenities in a quiet neighborhood. This was great while we were in town visiting family and much more comfortable than a hotel.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

The Corner Cottage
Cozy 80s Safari Style RV in Tranquil Bombay Beach with AC

Cozy 80s Safari Style RV in Tranquil Bombay Beach with AC

BOMBAY BEACH CA
Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Very clean place in all rooms. Toilet and sink in rv plus separate bldg with full shower, toilet, sink, washer, dryer. This really added to our stay.Great location. Great communication with host. Excellent experience - highly recommend.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Cozy 80s Safari Style RV in Tranquil Bombay Beach with AC
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Popular places to visit

Salvation Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Salvation Mountain during your travels in Calipatria. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Salvation Mountain

Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

You can take time to visit Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center during your travels to Calipatria. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's desert landscape.

Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Cities near Calipatria

Clouds above agricultural farmland in Westmorland, California

Westmorland

Entrance to Slab City panorama

Niland

Slab City, California. Sunset on Salvation Mountain.

Slab City

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