📜 Beach with white sand made of ground-up bird and fish bones.
🔍 Located on the southern coast of California's Salton Sea.

Why Go

💀 Unique, eerie natural phenomenon
📸 Striking landscape for photography
🔬 Witness the unusual ecology of Salton Sea

Why Avoid

⚠️ Salton Sea water is 30% saltier than Pacific, murky brown
🚫 Swimming not advised due to water quality
☠️ Unsuitable for most life

Tips

🚗 Easiest access from Brawley or Calipatria.
⏳ Drive from San Diego takes about two hours.
🅿️ Free roadside parking.
🚗 90 minutes from Julian, with curves and grades.