Things to do in Imperial County are listed by cities below such as El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Imperial and Calipatria. Imperial County, California, lies at the southernmost part of California, just north of Mexico. Originally part of San Diego County, it is located inland, to the east of San Diego and to the west of Arizona. El Centro is the largest city in the county, followed by Calexico. Imperial County is home to the historic site of Fort Yuma as well as the famous Blue Angels of the US Navy. The Algodones Sand Dunes, Fossil Canyon, Painted Gorge, and the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park provide visitors with opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and even fossil hunting. The majority of Salton Sea, an inland lake, is located in Imperial County and has several campgrounds, parks, and a national wildlife refuge for visitors to enjoy. Imperial Sand Dunes is a well-known OHV (off-highway vehicle) area for those with motorized vehicles optimized for sandy terrain. There are two other OHV areas including Superstition Mountain and Plaster City OHV. Visitors can also see the Salvation Mountain, which is a colorful, man-made mountain located near Slab City.
Things To Do in Imperial County, CA
Top 10 Cities in Imperial County
- 5. Calipatria
pop. 7,923
- 6. Holtville
pop. 5,481
- 7. Heber
pop. 3,258
- 8. Westmorland
pop. 2,090
All Cities in Imperial County California
Upcoming Events in Imperial County
November
Brawley Cattle Call
, in Brawley, California, takes place November 13, 2013 and ends in November. This Rodeo event is sponsored by Rodeo Committee and will be located at Brawley Arena, 205 South Imperial Avenue
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Jan 18
Kick off your new year with a Wild West cycling adventure following along the historic Great Southern Overland Stage Route of 1849.
March
As spring arrives at the border of Mexico and California, local residents and visitors to the area congregate at the California Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta in the town of Imperial.