The view from the top was lovely. The folk art carvings were whimsical and the desert "springs" (just a short hike up into the hillside) were an interesting diversion but probably are hot springs in the summer months. Overall it was quirky and fun.

We stopped at the Desert Tower because we had seen it on the show called California's Gold. It is easy to find along I-8. It looked the same on the outside from the show we had seen, but the inside had changed a lot over the years. Didn't seem to have nearly the same amount of things inside as in... More

The best part of desert view wasn't the tower itself, what kept us there longer were the caves that could be distinguished by the odd faces that have been painted on the rocks. One of the persons that apparently lives in one of the houses that surround the tower, told us that there were some hot springs if we followed... More

During a recent visit to San Diego we were told by friends, who are locals, that the Desert View Tower in Jacumba, CA is worth a stop. This is a spot that elementary kids in the Imperial Valley often visit on a field trip. It is easy to access off the main highway and takes you to a high vantage... More