Skip's is a remnant of the 1950's through the early 1970's when the Salton Sea was known as the Riviera of California. Back then the Salton Sea was full of corvina, tilapia, etc. so the sign at Skip's still reads "Bait & Tackle" although the sea is now so salty that all the fish have died out due to diversion of the Colorado River water to thirsty San Diego.
Skip's is still a good place for those in to RV'ing, camping, hunting since there is a good amount of supplies catering to the needs of this group of tourists. You can see what they stock on some of my photos for your outdoor needs.
I found one great, tasty, low calorie, low fat, high protein, non-spoilIng food item for traveling when you're hungry and can eat while driving although high salt.... Smokey Hut Tender Cut Beef Jerky.
Locally made in Southern California. Sweet & Spicy version is excellent in flavour, soft yet chewy. It is worth stopping for while driving on Hwy 111.
Store clerk is not particularly welcoming, but it is the only well stocked convenience store between Mecca & Niland although more interestIng, regional canned foods are stocked at Bombay Market in Bombay Beach. No fresh veggies, fruit, or other perishables.
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