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The article doesn't say much about the infrastructure there. Does anyone know what it's like? I'm wondering about its suitability for remote work.

burnthrow 6y ago
You may want to visit first.
reaperducer 6y ago
Can't speak about internet, but water and power are available. But probably not with the same cost, reliability, quality, or quantity you'd like. Groceries are also an issue. You'll have to drive up to a big box store in Indio to shop. All of the local options are little more than low-end convenience stores. There have been a number of these articles and videos about the Salton Sea on the internet in the last few years. I can only think that most are based on what other people have posted on the internet without actually going there. The reason I say this is because almost none mention the SMELL of the region. It's terrible, and I once lived in a small valley with a paper mill. It's like living 24/7 with a kiddie pool full of dead fish in your yard. Because that's quite literally what it is. When you go to a "beach," it's not sand. It's billions and billions of not very ground up fish bones you're walking on. Just squat down and take a look.
- cbeley 6y ago
  Apparently how badly it smells can vary pretty widely. Last I was there it was moderate. I've read accounts online saying everything from it doesn't smell at all to saying it is absolutely terrible. Neat place though, but not for everyone.
  - wcarron 6y ago
    It varies with wind and heat, yes. Some days it's fine, others are god awful.
  - pengaru 6y ago
    It depends on hydration of all the desiccated shores composed of dead sea life. So if it rained recently, or after a foggy night, the pungent odor fills the air.
spaetzleesser 6y ago
Check it out for yourself first. To me it s a pretty depressing place and f...ing hot in the summer.
pengaru 6y ago
For a good chunk of the year it's oppressively hot and smelly. There's infrastructure near the sea leftover from the heydays. Many of the locals don't want increased popularity and all the problems that tends to bring, so don't expect a red carpet. Edit: oh and there are annoying flies that bite The High Desert is way nicer, go to Joshua Tree instead.
yks 6y ago
there's 4G LTE in places, even in Slab City. but if you're seriously considering staying there, you better know how to deal with feral dogs and methheads.

burnthrow 6y ago

You may want to visit first.

reaperducer 6y ago

Can't speak about internet, but water and power are available. But probably not with the same cost, reliability, quality, or quantity you'd like. Groceries are also an issue. You'll have to drive up to a big box store in Indio to shop. All of the local options are little more than low-end convenience stores. There have been a number of these articles and videos about the Salton Sea on the internet in the last few years. I can only think that most are based on what other people have posted on the internet without actually going there. The reason I say this is because almost none mention the SMELL of the region. It's terrible, and I once lived in a small valley with a paper mill. It's like living 24/7 with a kiddie pool full of dead fish in your yard. Because that's quite literally what it is. When you go to a "beach," it's not sand. It's billions and billions of not very ground up fish bones you're walking on. Just squat down and take a look.

cbeley 6y ago
Apparently how badly it smells can vary pretty widely. Last I was there it was moderate. I've read accounts online saying everything from it doesn't smell at all to saying it is absolutely terrible. Neat place though, but not for everyone.
- wcarron 6y ago
  It varies with wind and heat, yes. Some days it's fine, others are god awful.
- pengaru 6y ago
  It depends on hydration of all the desiccated shores composed of dead sea life. So if it rained recently, or after a foggy night, the pungent odor fills the air.

spaetzleesser 6y ago

Check it out for yourself first. To me it s a pretty depressing place and f...ing hot in the summer.

pengaru 6y ago

For a good chunk of the year it's oppressively hot and smelly. There's infrastructure near the sea leftover from the heydays. Many of the locals don't want increased popularity and all the problems that tends to bring, so don't expect a red carpet. Edit: oh and there are annoying flies that bite The High Desert is way nicer, go to Joshua Tree instead.

yks 6y ago

there's 4G LTE in places, even in Slab City. but if you're seriously considering staying there, you better know how to deal with feral dogs and methheads.