Sea and Desert Interpretive Association

A 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded  in 1977.

Save the Date
2024 Salton Sea Bird Festival
January 20, 2024

Because of the very positive response to the 2023 Festival, the activities at the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge will be expanded and new offerings at the Salton Sea State Recreation Area developed for 2024 !


For Current Updates on What’s happening With the Salton Sea,
Check out these sites:

*Is a good active species found list for both sites

For Additional Information Contact *SDIA 
760-702-6032 or info@seaanddesert.org

Salton Sea State Recreation Area

Located at 100-225 State Park Rd, Mecca, CA 92254 , the park offers camping. You can kayak on Salton Sea if you have your own kayak.

Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

Located at 906 W Sinclair Rd, Calipatria, CA 92233, the refuge offers a mile hike To a dormant volcano to view the vastness of the Salton Sea. It’s a good birding spot.