Salton Sea, The French Riviera of California

WATCH IN HIGH QUALITY. CLICK BY VIEW COUNT. In one of the lowest, driest places in North America sits the Salton Sea, which is really a man-made lake, in a desert basin. It is Californias largest body of water, approximately 35 miles north of the Mexican border and 130 miles east of San Diego, in what was once the northern extension of the Gulf of California (see diagram). The Salton Seas surface is approximately 227 feet below sea level. It covers 381 square miles and averages 31 feet deep (maximum depth is 51 feet). On three sides it is bordered by mountains. There is no outlet for its Water except for evaporation, which occurs at a high rate because of the hot and dry climate. Although freshwater feeds it, the sea is now 25 percent saltier than the ocean.

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[WOJENSEN]

Are you Mike Spencer who lived on La Rosa in Temple City?

[shanghaitraveler]

@WOJENSEN No that's not me. Have a good day!

[southmtn2000]

Thanks Mike good info. Nice touch in the film adding Steely Dan.

[KYLYKaHYT]

Long been a fan of the Salton Sea specifically for its surreal, dystopian qualities. Thanks for the tour. :)

[HunterMann]

@shanghaitraveler Are you the Mike Spencer who used to have a booth at the Santa Ana swap meet? I think I bought an old baseball from you. Go Giants!

[WOJENSEN]

Thanks you look like this guy I knew growing up who has the same name!

[gargole661]

Great vid . One of the most interesting videos I have seen. I am planning on making a trip o the Salton Sea . But I want to photograPH THE PLACE AT NIGHT. tHANKS FOR THE INFORMATIVE VIDEO.

[rosstag]

I was in the same spot from the beginning of your video just last week.

[retrnsnxchngs]

the majority of the beaches are made up of used up sea shells, not sand, it's odd. and yes, telemarketers do need to die, nice vid, love the salton sea, been there many, many times. always fun to explore.

[DVincentW]

Its possible that if it, "smells like a sewer" it may be full of sh*t:)or excrement.

Good video .That location would be austere for a feature film shoot.I know a few scenes of Into the Wild were filmed near there last year...You're welcome for watching.