Guide to California's Desert region attractions, cities, towns, and activities.

Discover the Desert Region of California
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Overview  
Cities/Towns & Counties in this Region
Articles Index

Overview:
California's deserts are a masterpiece of contrasts with mountain ranges of jagged rock that splice into flat, sun-baked basins and sparse land. The flora ranges from the twisted sculptures of the Joshua Tree to flowery bursts of spring's colorful blossoms and cactus. You will be romanced by clear, abounding blue skies and the cries of eagles and hawks, as well as the humble desert tortoise, and take in the blanket of evening stars. Everything here is extreme: the temperatures, colors, flora and fauna, as are the desert oasis of palm trees, luxury resorts and golf courses, spa treatments and gourmet food.

Cities/Towns & Counties in this Region:
Includes Stovepipe Wells, Keeler, Olancha, Panamint Springs, Furnace Creek, Death Valley Juntion, Inyoken, China Lake, Ridgecrest, Trona, Shoshone, Tecopa Hot Springs, Baker, Fort Irwin, Goldstone, Johannesburg, California City, Mojave, Rosamond, Edwards, Boron, Barstow, Hinkley, Daggett, Ludlow, Amboy, Needles, Essex, Big River, Earp, Vidal, Blythe, Ripley, Palo Verde, Picacho, Winterhave, Calexico, El Centro, Calipatria, Westmorland, Brawley, Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Morongo Valley, Twentynine Palms, Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, Ocotillo, Imperial, Holtville, Palm Desert, Coachella, Salton City, Borrego Springs, Indio and more.