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 IMPERIAL COUNTY is
typically hot and dry, especially in the summer
months, with quite a following among RV tourists
who go to places such as Holtville in
the springtime to enjoy the pleasant weather season. Known as the import / export land
gateway to Mexico,
this is where
much of the products enter California from Mexico.
Most of Imperial County is considered desert.
Imperial County is bounded by the counties of San
Diego and Riverside, and it also shares borders with
the state of Arizona. Cities in Imperial County
include:
Brawley,
Calexico,
Calipatria, El Centro, Holtville, Imperial and Westmorland
INYO COUNTY
is over 90%
government operated land of the National Parks
Services.
It contains the highest mountain, Mt.
Whitney, and lowest elevation, Death Valley's Badwater.
Death Valley
KERN COUNTY
is mostly comprised of the
Central Valley and mountain regions of California,
but one small area of the county contains what is
considered a desert in Ridgecrest. Located near
China Lake, known as a test site for advanced
military projects, this arid area offers nearly 365
days of sunshine. Kern County is bordered by the
counties of San Bernardino, Inyo, Tulare, Kings, San
Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles.
Ridgecrest
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
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Many of California's desert cities and communities are
located in the county of Riverside. While you don't normally
associate "river-side" with a desert, the county is so large
and diverse that not all of its land holdings are quite so
arid. With 7,243 square miles of
land and the 3rd largest for population of any
county in California (over 1,522,900 people),
Riverside grew immensely during the housing boom, offering
affordable move-in ready homes for those working near Los
Angeles. The desert regions of Riverside are known for their
hospitality and offer lots of entertainment to tourists. Aerial Tramway-Palm Springs,
Mission Inn- Riverside, Los Angeles County
Fair-Pomona, and countless activities and
attractions make up this expansive area. RIVERSIDE
County was created in 1893
and derived its name from the City of Riverside. Riverside's desert
cities include:
Blythe, Cathedral City, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs,
Palm Desert,
Palm
Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta,
and Rancho Mirage.
 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
features the state's
largest land mass at 20,164 square miles. Recreational Hiking, Skiing, Mountain Biking,
Camping and Sports are part of this incredible adventure which includes deserts
and mountains. SAN BERNARDINO
was formed in 1853 and named for Saint Bernard, the patron saint of mountain passes. The
name Bernardino means "bold as a bear." San Bernardino desert cities and
communities include:
Barstow,
Calico,
Valley Wells, and
Yermo.
SAN
DIEGO COUNTY
shares a border with Mexico,
includes the Pacific Ocean and the desert, making it
one of California's most uniquely-diverse counties.
While a portion of the county becomes the desert,
this top beach vacation spot was formed in 1850 and
was named in honor of San Diego de Alcala de Henares.
San Diego's desert cities include:
Borrego Springs.
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Desert Vacations in California: Casinos, cuisine, fine hotels,
golf courses, rock climbing, budget vacations
and a peak season (November to April) and off
season when the weather is extremely hot & dry
(May to September) makes this a region with two
different types of vacations. One is completely
pleasant. The other requires some adjustment.
You see why the desert dwellers mostly come out
at night during the summer (daytime is just too
hot). Hotel deals are cheapest then. The peak
season can be a bit more expensive, but
definitely worth it.
California
desert region is located along the eastern
portion of the state of California. With cool to
mild winters and hot, dry summers, vacationing
in the desert is most common in the months of
November through May. By June, activities such
as morning walks and evening strolls are best
accomplished early or late, as the desert
becomes very hot. The desert region contains
several national parks attracting tourists from
around the globe to see plants and wildlife
unique to the region. Known as the vacation
playground of the stars, Palm Strings & Palm
Desert are a must-see on visit to California.
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