The South California Highlights in southern California Southern California is dominated by contrasts. On the one hand the coast with its great beaches and metropolises and on the other hand the adjacent desert. Locations in Detail 29 Palms Murals Borrego Springs Box Canyon Calico Ghost Town Joshua Tree NP La Jolla Lancaster Los Angeles Mojave National Preserve Palm Springs Pioneertown Route 66 - California Around the Salton Sea Salvation Mountain San Diego Victoria Beach Tower Prev Next