A bold, art-forward retreat in the heart of Bombay Beach. The Zigzag House features a full bed and two twins, full kitchen, A/C, and oversized outdoor hang space with four huge couches. Right outside, you'll find Zig Zag Piazza — home to an eclectic sculpture garden, the Bombay Beach Museum of Bombay Beach, a 60-person outdoor dining table, full outdoor kitchen, and open-air hang space. Steps from the Salton Sea and local art sites. Perfect for dreamers, artists, and desert adventurers.

Welcome to The Bombay Beach Institute — of Particle Physics, Metaphysics & International Relations. Yes, that’s the real name. No, we don’t expect you to understand it. But if you do, you’ll probably love it here. A cornerstone of the Bombay Beach Biennale and a sanctuary for the strange and sublime, the Institute is part art installation, part desert residence, and part fever dream. Here, the air buzzes with creative static, and every wall, corner, and object seems to be involved in some kind of silent but sensual argument about the nature of reality. The 3-bedroom house includes: A spacious primary room with a queen bed Two smaller bedrooms with full beds (ideal for couples, loners, or collaborative thinkers) A living area that feels like a Cold War lounge turned metaphysical observatory A full kitchen for culinary experiments (no guarantees on results) Air conditioning, because you’re still human after all Throughout the space, you’ll encounter curated art exhibits that change periodically, many of which contain nudity, surrealism, and philosophical obscenities. This is not a place for children, nor for those who require trigger warnings on their vacations. Outside, a private garden blooms with desert life and detritus — a lush oasis ringed with relics, sculptures, and soft spaces for smoking, dreaming, or arguing about time. Past guests have hosted readings, ritual dinners, sound baths, and the occasional international incident. Just blocks from the Salton Sea and surrounded by the weird and wonderful fabric of Bombay Beach — including Zig Zag Piazza, the Drive-In, and other legendary installations — the Institute offers not just a place to sleep, but a permission slip to lose your mind a little, and maybe come back with something better. Come prepared to be bewildered. Come with wine. Come with friends who ask big questions and laugh at strange times. The desert will do the rest.