Discover Seeley: Sunbeam Lake, Yuha Well and Anza history

Seeley combines specific activities at Sunbeam Lake Park with a remarkable history along the Anza routes. Those planning a trip to Seeley can therefore choose between a stay focused on park experiences, sporting activities or historical discoveries. These different interests can help you narrow down your search for a suitable holiday rental or holiday home without limiting the trip to a single activity.

Sunbeam Lake Park: Fishing, walking trail and community activities

Sunbeam Lake Park is an important destination for various travel ideas. Fishing is possible in the park, which also has a walking trail. This allows a stay to be complemented by peaceful hours by the water and outdoor exercise. Especially when travelling with people who have different interests, such separate activities can play a role in planning the day. John Robert Bates Memorial Park can be reached via Interstate 8, Drew Road and Park Street.

The park’s characteristic community activities include Sunbeam Little League and the Imperial Valley BMX Association. Sunbeam Little League is based at the park and holds games there on most weekday evenings. At these times, this gives the site a clear sporting focus. The Imperial Valley BMX Association is listed as the tenant at 1750 Drew Road in Seeley, California, at Sunbeam Lake. For visitors interested in BMX, the regular training time is also relevant: Imperial Valley BMX trains on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Sunbeam Lake Park.

The history of Yuha Well and the Anza expedition

Another focus is the history of Yuha Well. The Anza Exploring Expedition used Yuha Well on 8 March 1774. From 11 to 15 December 1775, the site was used by the three divisions of the Anza colonization expedition as the first good source of water beyond the Colorado River. Yuha Well thus appears in two different historical travel contexts, separated by specific dates. The two uses offer a glimpse into different stages of the historic journeys and make Yuha Well an intriguing point of reference for anyone who wants not only to observe the landscape but also to understand it in its historical context.

The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail provides additional orientation. An audio guide is available for download for the section through the Yuha Desert. If you enjoy exploring historical topics at your own pace, this audio guide can complement your travel planning. It offers a different focus from a stay at Sunbeam Lake Park: here, the emphasis is less on community activities and park facilities and more on the history of a route through the desert landscape.

For further orientation within the regional selection, you can also find El Centro, Heber, Westmorland, Holtville, Calexico, Brawley, Calipatria and Niland.

For the overarching travel overview: Imperial.