Mecca
United States · CaliforniaUS
Census-designated place in California, United States
Mecca is an unincorporated community located in Riverside County, California, United States. The desert community lies on the north shore of the Salton Sea in the Eastern Coachella Valley and is surrounded by agricultural land. As of the 2020 census, Mecca had a population of 8,219.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 8,219
- Coordinates
- 33.572, -116.078
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation
- -187 m
Overview of Mecca
Mecca is a tiny locality in California, United States. Population figures land around 8,219. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights adventure, water sports and culture above everything else.
Things to do in Mecca
Adventure in Mecca
(2)On the adventure side, Mecca offers Parachute and Skydiving. All of it is drawn from Mecca's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Mecca
(2)The water sports shortlist for Mecca: Water Skiing and Windsurfing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Mecca. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Mecca
(1)Mecca records Mosques under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Mecca. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Mecca
(1)Mecca records Disco under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Mecca's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Mecca
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach California first, then drive or cycle into Mecca. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
Similar destinations
Places near Mecca that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mecca known for?
- Mecca is mainly a destination for adventure, water sports and culture, set in California, United States with around 8,219 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Mecca?
- You can plan around Parachute, Skydiving, Water Skiing, Windsurfing and Mosques in Mecca. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Mecca?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
- Where is Mecca located?
- Administratively, Mecca sits in California, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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