Calexico, California
Population: 27,109
Located in Imperial County
Calexico began as a tent city of the Imperial Land Company and has grown into a larger thriving city on the US-Mexico border. Before the repeal of prohibition, Calexico was primarily a week-end town visited by workers in the Imperial Valley in pursuit of fun and games, dance halls and saloons, in adjacent Mexicali, which was outside the United States and unaffected by the Volstead Act. Although it gained a reputation for a while as a typical U.S.-Mexico border town with all the tawdry aspects usually associated with such places, the modern city of Calexico is a far cry from what it was back in those early days. Hundreds of acres are now being devoted to industrial parks use and commercial and retail incentives are being offered to encourage industrial development. Since Calexico represents the mixing of two cultures and areas and because of its proximity to the Mexican border, the name Calexico was coined for a combination of Mexico and California. The City of Calexico's future holds, economic growth unparalleled in Imperial Valley history. Calexico's key proximity to Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico positions the city to take advantage of all future prosperity. Calexico is one of California's best kept secrets. A delightful blend of American and Mexican cultures, Calexico's small-town lifestyle, combined with its convenient proximity to the metropolitan areas of Mexicali and San Diego, make it a great place to live. Calexico's climate is sunny year-round, and offers little to inhibit outdoor recreation. Golfing, water sports, hunting, fishing and hiking are all available in the immediate area, and the beautiful beaches of San Diego and Baja California are easily accessible for day trips or fun-filled vacations. Just across the border, Mexicali is a cultural and entertainment center offering ample opportunity for fine dining, theatre, music and more. Calexico offers the most affordable prime commercial/industrial sites, and energy resources in the state. Land, water and power are all available at bargain prices unheard of elsewhere in California. Calexico is a far cry from what is used to be and is one of most affordable areas in Southern California right now. This is a city on the go and working on making itself one of the most desirable areas to live in California, and it looks like they're succeeding! Why not check this out for yourself?
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