North Shore, California

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North Shore, California is a virtually empty town in southeastern Riverside County, so named because of its location along the northeast shore of the Salton Sea. It was once a popular vacation destination spot before ever-increasing salinity and pollution of the Salton Sea quite literally shut the town down. The latitude and longitude for the community are 33.5128043° N -115.9272198° W

North Shore is notable as the home of the Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, one of California's greatest birdwatching areas. Established in 1930 by presidential proclamation and with an original area of over 35,000 acres/142 km², only about 2200 manageable acres/9 km² remain due to flooding caused by the Salton Sea. A proposed system of dikes that will help control the ever-increasing salinity of the Salton Sea will also serve to stop further encroachment on the refuge.

One abandoned building is particularly noteworthy. The North Shore Yacht Club is an early Albert Frey design and was in active use until 1984. It was once possible to enter the lobby prior to its being boarded up, although stairs leading to the second floor had been removed prior to its abandonment. The lobby was once littered with hotel receipts dating back to its last days.

North Shore is accessible via California State Highway 111 at the Imperial County line. The wildlife refuge and campground is a short distance south of the town.