Salton Sea

From ancient salty lakes to glowing waterfalls and wave-activated acoustic sculptures, California is home to all manner of surreal destinations. Culture Trip rounds up the weirdest and most wonderful places in the Golden State.
Between the Mojave and Colorado deserts sits Joshua Tree National Park, where you’ll see some of California’s most spectacular sights, including wildlife and plant life. There’s plenty of hiking, camping and rock climbing to be done. However, plan to visit in the cooler seasons, as Joshua Tree can reach well over 100F (38C) in the summer months.