Overview
Calipatria in California is the lowest city in the western hemisphere.
1 places to stay
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Nov–Apr. Summer highs reach about 107°F; winter lows dip to about 41°F. Very hot (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Salton Sea)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- IPL Imperial County Airport, Imperial — 20 mi away. Directions
- YUM Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Yuma — 62 mi away. Directions
- PSP Palm Springs International Airport, Palm Springs — 75 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Understand
It is home to the Calipatria State Prison.
See
The famous Salton Sea is only 10 minutes from Calipatria, and the Sonny Bono Wildlife Refuge offers plenty of chances for seeing migrating birds of all species during their winged migrations. Glamis Sand Dunes and Wister Hunting Area are also minutes away.
Do
- Del Rio Country Club, which hosts the Elmer Sears Classic, is a top-notch golf course amazingly landscaped for a challenging day on the links.
Sleep
- Situated just minutes away from the Sonny Bono Wildlife Refuge and Salton Sea, our Imperial Valley hotel offers unique, comfortable Southern California lodgings that are also pet friendly.
Go next
- You'll also find some lovely, well-maintained public tennis courts in the neighboring town of Brawley.
Nearby
Niland
City / town · 1 listings · 8 mi away
Slab City
City / town · 9 listings · 9 mi away
Brawley
City / town · 3 listings · 10 mi away
Imperial
City / town · 2 listings · 19 mi away
Bombay Beach
City / town · 1 listings · 20 mi away
El Centro
City / town · 29 listings · 23 mi away
Salton City
City / town · 1 listings · 28 mi away
Calexico
City / town · 6 listings · 31 mi away
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