The Atlas Obscura Guide To Niland

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Niland, California

Updated June 19, 2026

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Unusual Attractions in Niland

Niland, California

East Jesus

An off-grid art installation that encourages its visitors to imagine a world without waste.

Niland, California

Niland Geyser

The world's only moving mud pot has left a path of destruction to local infrastructure

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Calipatria, California

Salvation Mountain

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

2 miles from Niland

Entrance to East Jesus

Calipatria, California

Slab City

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

3 miles from Niland

The Davis-Schrimpf Seep Field.

Calipatria, California

Davis-Schrimpf Seep Field

Burping, gurgling geothermal mud pots by the Salton Sea.

4 miles from Niland

Calipatria Flagpole

Calipatria, California

Calipatria Flagpole

Erroneously called the world's tallest flagpole, this landmark is devoted to "good neighborliness."

7 miles from Niland

Calipatria, California

Carcass Beach

At this deceptively beautiful beach, nothing is what it seems.

8 miles from Niland

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