Winterhaven, CA

Winterhaven is a census-designated place in Imperial County, California. The 2020 census counted 390 residents. Winterhaven is part of the El Centro, CA Metropolitan Area. North of Interstate 8 and bordering Yuma, Arizona, the town is partly in the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation. That mix gives Winterhaven a clear local shape within California, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present. The Colorado River marks the town's southern border. Winterhaven is the southeasternmost settlement in California. This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure.