OcotilloCalifornia
Ocotillo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Imperial County, California, United States. Ocotillo is located 26 miles (42 km) west of El Centro.
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About Ocotillo
Ocotillo is a small unincorporated community in southeastern California.
Ocotillo holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 8.87 square miles.
What Makes Ocotillo Unique
- The only place in America named Ocotillo — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 19 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ocotillo
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Imperial Valley Desert Museum · Museum
- Crucifixion thorn · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ocotillo
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.