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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 RM354 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
RM354
RM383 total
23 Mar - 24 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 RM354 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
RM354
RM396 total
24 Mar - 25 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! (1,003 reviews)
I stayed in Room 107. The air conditioner, although set at 61F never cooled the room. Tried several things to address the problem, but nothing helped.

Reviewed on 21 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 RM566 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
RM566
RM633 total
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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El Centro Retreat Near Local Parks & Golf Courses

El Centro Retreat Near Local Parks & Golf Courses

3 out of 5
El Centro CA
Stay at this cottage in El Centro. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bucklin Park and Broken Spoke Country Club are located ...
El Centro Retreat Near Local Parks & Golf Courses
Updated El Centro Home w/ Private Patio

Updated El Centro Home w/ Private Patio

3 out of 5
391 Eucalyptus Ave El Centro CA
Stay at this cottage in El Centro. Enjoy free parking, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bucklin Park and Broken Spoke Country Club are located ...
Updated El Centro Home w/ Private Patio
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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

Things to do

Bombay Beach Salton Sea and Salvation Mountain Guided Art Tour

Bombay Beach Salton Sea and Salvation Mountain Guided Art Tour

RM888
per adult
Bombay Beach Salton Sea and Salvation Mountain Guided Art Tour
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