Area code 760 serves southeastern and inland Southern California, covering a vast region that includes cities like Palm Springs, Victorville, Oceanside (in part), and El Centro. Established in 1997 from a split with 619, it includes parts of the Mojave Desert, Coachella Valley, and Imperial Valley. Known for agriculture, military bases, tourism, and desert landscapes, the region blends resort communities with rural expanses. Overlay 442 was added in 2009, requiring ten-digit dialing. Area code 760 is a key identifier in California’s diverse inland and border regions.