The Kelso Dunes are one of the four main Californian locations for sand surfing in the Mojave Desert (although there are plenty more dunes along the coast of Southern California). The Kelso dune system is the third-largest in the US and one of the few places where it is possible to witness the natural phenomenon of “singing” (or “booming”) sand, so definitely worth a visit!
The Monterey county is home to some of Southern California’s tallest dunes and must-see destinations for sandboarding and related activities. Dunes suitable for sand surfing are scattered across the region, near the towns of Monterey, Marina, Sand City and Seaside. In addition to sandboarding, the dunes in the Monterey county are also popular for other … Read more
The Oceano Sand Dunes and Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes, near Pismo Beach, on the central coast of California, are a popular destination for recreational activities such as sandboarding and off-road driving.
The closest desert to San Diego is Borrego Springs, a hidden oasis within San Diego County itself, offering stunning landscapes and vibrant desert life just a short drive away.
The remnants of Hurricane Hilary caused widespread flooding and mudslides across Southern California, with Palm Springs declaring an emergency after more than 3 inches of rain fell in one hour.
Nevada is the most desert state in the US, with over 75% of its land area covered in desert. This makes Nevada home to some of the most iconic desert landscapes in the country, including Death Valley National Park and Great Basin National Park. Other states with a lot of desert land include Arizona, California, Utah, and New Mexico.
California is without doubt one of the best places in America for sand surfing. What makes this state so great for sand sports is that you can practice sandboarding both on desert and beach locations, all year round. There are plenty of opportunities for sandboarding the inland sand dunes of the Mojave Desert, but Southern … Read more
Explore the Sonoran desert, North America’s largest desert: home to the world’s tallest cacti, unique wildlife, healing hot springs, history-rich ghost towns, and more.
Every year in fall and winter, beaches around Los Angeles turn into hip sand sledding destinations, with flocks of people of all ages rushing to have fun sliding down the artificial sand dunes. Around Thanksgiving day, before the weather gets too cold, the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors builds artificial sand hills … Read more
California is one of the trendiest sandboarding destinations in the United States, hosting some of the most spectacular dunes of the Mojave Desert and the iconic Death Valley National Park. Before you hit a dune, you need to make sure to familiarize yourself with the area and its rules. On many dunes, sand surfing and … Read more