Cabazon, Census-designated place in Riverside County, United States.
Cabazon is a place in the California desert positioned along Interstate 10 between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. Two major outlet shopping centers anchor the area, drawing travelers passing through the region.
This place emerged in the 1870s as a Southern Pacific Railroad station originally named Jacinto. It was later renamed after a Cahuilla leader, marking a shift in how the settlement identified itself.
The area maintains ties to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, whose presence and developments shape the character of this place. Their connection to the land remains visible in how the community identifies itself today.
The area is easily reached via Interstate 10 and functions mainly as a pass-through destination with shopping options. Amtrak Thruway bus services provide connections to nearby cities for travelers without a car.
Two oversized fiberglass dinosaur sculptures have marked the landscape along Interstate 10 for decades. Built in the 1960s and 1980s, they remain visible roadside attractions for passing travelers.
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