Salton Sea

Abandoned settlements.. ghost alert! 👻
Abandoned settlements.. ghost alert! 👻
The Salton Sea is a shallow, saline, endorheicrift lake located directly on the San Andreas Fault, predominantly in California's Imperial and Coachella Valleys.With a salinity exceeding 5.0% w/v (saltier than seawater), many of the species of fish that lived in the sea have been killed by the combination of pollutants, salt levels, and algal blooms.Today this area has been reduced to a deserted spooky town with burnt abandoned settlements and Dead fish carcasses washed up in mass quantities on the beaches. The smell of the lake, combined with the stench of the decaying fish, also contributed to the decline of the tourist industry around the Salton Sea. The eerie existence of the surrounding is sure to give a spine chill. 👻
I think the Salton Sea still has a lot to offer... #beautiful #saltonsea
Bombay beach, Salton Sea Bombay Beach used to be a thriving tourist trap in Southern California. Now it is a reminder of just how much pollution can impact the environment. There are interesting ruins of former buildings and attractions on this area. Worth a stop if you’re in this neck of the woods. #StateParks #SaltonSea #Disaster #EnvironmentalDisaster #BombayBeach

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Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

5 out of 5
Price was ￥330,501, price is now ￥229,326 per person
￥229,326
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Feb 26 - Mar 2
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Tokyo (TYO) to San Francisco (SFO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Love this hotel! Beautiful rooms, super comfy bed, great restaurant! It’s all I need 😃😃😃

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Beach Village at The Del, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Beach Village at The Del, LXR Hotels & Resorts

5 out of 5
Historic Downtown Coronado
Price was ￥507,877, price is now ￥368,588 per person
￥368,588
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Apr 1 - Apr 4
found 1 day ago
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Osaka (KIX) to San Diego (SAN)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (118 reviews)
Great staff great room. All and all a perfect 10

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

5 out of 5
South of Wilshire
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Price was ￥676,992, price is now ￥494,826 per person
￥494,826
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Apr 12 - Apr 17
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Osaka (KIX) to Los Angeles (LAX)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (290 reviews)
Amazing rooms. Seamless check in

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Reviews of Salton Sea

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1/5 - Terrible

Jess

Very stinky...not a pleasant spot to visit.

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3.5 out of 5
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2.5 out of 5
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3.5 out of 5
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2.5 out of 5
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