An abandoned water tower along with remains of trailers and homes – at Bombay Beach, along the Salton Sea – in southern California, c. 2003. Photo by David McNew/Getty Images. [800 x 599]

It was during ths the 1950s and 1960s Bombay Beach was a popular beach-going destination along the Salton Sea.

Present-day, alongside the town – the former beach area has art installations, near the remains of homes and trailers and numerous abandoned vehicles.