Imperial County is a county located on the southeast border of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 179,702, making it the least populous county in Southern California. This area is known as the Imperial Valley. The county seat and largest city is El Centro.

The Desert View Tower is a historic roadside attraction located in In-Ko-Pah Gorge off Interstate 8 in Jacumba, California. It's not far from Ocotillo, which you mentioned in your previous question. The tower was built in the 1920s and has served as a landmark and rest stop for travelers in the desert.

The Boulder Park Mystery Caves and Desert View Tower make for a quirky and fun half-day trip for families who likes to explore and climb. This also makes a great roadside stop to stretch your legs if you are driving to or from Arizona, something we find ourselves doing fairly regularly. The carvings and tower are registered as an official California Historical Landmark.

Fossil Canyon is a popular hiking destination located in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park near Ocotillo, California. The canyon is named for the many marine fossils that can be found in the area, which date back millions of years.

Academy Rentals & Tours rents desert off-road vehicles including Dirt Bike, ATV Quads and Personal Watercraft. Over 20 years providing safe guided tours for groups of all sizes and experience levels. CA, AZ, MX.

The Great Escape Food & Spirits is a great escape from the city for the whole family just off highway 8. Now you can enjoy this little family bar or as a pit-stop before driving up the hill to San Diego or down to Arizona.

Lazy Lizard Saloon is a beer and wine bar located in Ocotillo, California offering pizza, burritos, snacks, beer, wine, soft drinks, food, pool, darts, big screen sports and outdoor patio.

San Diego Dune Tours offers tours for group sizes ranging from 1 to 70 people. Exciting ATV desert riding tours and water activity outings in Southern California, Arizona & Mexico. Come experience the ride of your life in Ocotillo, CA!

The Imperial Valley Desert Museum is a new facility in the heart of the Yuha Desert housing Native American and historic artifacts collected from within the Imperial Valley.