California Wrap-Up

A lot of things have happened since my time in Palm Desert and the Salton Sea (for one, I’m currently living in Miami), so it is probably about time to move on to more recent happenings. Some final photos from Bombay Beach and Slab City: Palm Springs: My posts: Salton Sea Bombay Beach Bombay Beach, Part II Salvation Mountain Slab City “The Range” in Slab City Salton Sea in other media: Rusko’s “Everyday”... Read More

Bombay Beach, Part II

(Sorry for the delay in posts. I’m currently working in Miami, and a lack of time and quality internet has forced me to neglect this site a bit.) Once I thoroughly scoured and photographed the ruins of Bombay Beach, I stopped in the one local bar/restaurant. The Ski Inn has made an appearance on Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and is about the only place to socialize in the area. Upon entering through a pair of windowless doors, the scene... Read More

Bombay Beach

After exploring the general area surrounding the Salton Sea, I stopped at one of its former jewels, Bombay Beach, a near-ghost town that was once a booming retirement center and lakefront resort town. Bombay Beach has been featured on numerous shows and documentaries, so it seemed like a good place to mingle with the locals and take in the atmosphere of the area. I turned down a neglected side street and started driving toward the water, passing... Read More