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Welcome to Borrego Springs a gateway to the stunning Anza Borrego Desert State Park, home to the world famous Sky Art Metal Sculptures and one of the few designated International Dark Sky Communities in the world. Whether you’re dreaming of star studded evenings or breathtaking mountain and desert views, you’ll find both in this desert oasis. Borrego Springs is a year round destination that offers visitor’s miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Our unique community is big-box store and street signal free, yet we offer all that our locals and travelers desire. From spas to award winning golf courses, one of a kind shopping, arts, culture and fabulous dining, Borrego Springs is the ultimate destination for adventure seekers, family retreats, or those in search of total relaxation. Break free from the norm and “Embrace Borrego!”
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Borrego Springs
Welcome to Borrego Springs a gateway to the stunning Anza Borrego Desert State Park, home to the world famous Sky Art Metal Sculptures and one of the few designated International Dark Sky Communities in the world. Whether you’re dreaming of star studded evenings or breathtaking mountain and desert views, you’ll find both in this desert oasis. Borrego Springs is a year round destination that offers visitor’s miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Our unique community is big-box store and street signal free, yet we offer all that our locals and travelers desire. From spas to award winning golf courses, one of a kind shopping, arts, culture and fabulous dining, Borrego Springs is the ultimate destination for adventure seekers, family retreats, or those in search of total relaxation. Break free from the norm and “Embrace Borrego!”
Sightseeing
Borrego Art Institute
665 Palm Canyon DrGalleta Meadows, California
1700-1844 Borrego Springs RdAnza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center
200 Palm Canyon DrAnza-Borrego Desert Nature Center
652 Palm Canyon DrBorrego Springs T. Rex Sculptures
Slot Canyon Trail
California 78Mine Wash is a cool place to off-road and about two miles down the dirt road is the Kumeyaay Historic Village Site. There a few larger rocks you can climb for a view, some trees, and some historic evidence of those that lived here in the past. Worth a short detour off the main road for the scenery of the desert.
Mine Wash
California 78Mine Wash is a cool place to off-road and about two miles down the dirt road is the Kumeyaay Historic Village Site. There a few larger rocks you can climb for a view, some trees, and some historic evidence of those that lived here in the past. Worth a short detour off the main road for the scenery of the desert.
To get to the trailhead: From Christmas Circle in Borrego Springs, drive 11.5 miles southwest on Borrego Springs Road. Turn left on Route 78 East and drive 6.6 miles to the desert hamlet of Ocotillo Wells in Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area. Turn south on Split Mountain Road.
About 8 miles from Route 78, and 2 1/4 miles past the Elephant Tree Trail Area, the pavement comes to and end. Turn right on a dirt road up the center of a sandy wash. Road conditions may vary, but the route is typically not entirely suitable for low clearance vehicles. After 1.4 miles, cross the turnoff for Fish Creek Campground, and continue up the road.
The canyon narrows and steep stone walls rise up around the road, adding gravity to the trip up the split between Fish Creek Mountain and Vallecito Mountain. Drive another 2.75 to the trailhead, located on the left, on the inside of a curve in the road just after it exits the mountains. A sign for Wind Caves Trail is positioned at the trailhead.
Trailhead address: Fish Creek Wash, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Trailhead coordinates: 32.9933, -116.1184 (32° 59′ 35.9″N 116° 07′ 06.2″W)
Wind Caves Trailhead
2ndTo get to the trailhead: From Christmas Circle in Borrego Springs, drive 11.5 miles southwest on Borrego Springs Road. Turn left on Route 78 East and drive 6.6 miles to the desert hamlet of Ocotillo Wells in Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area. Turn south on Split Mountain Road.
About 8 miles from Route 78, and 2 1/4 miles past the Elephant Tree Trail Area, the pavement comes to and end. Turn right on a dirt road up the center of a sandy wash. Road conditions may vary, but the route is typically not entirely suitable for low clearance vehicles. After 1.4 miles, cross the turnoff for Fish Creek Campground, and continue up the road.
The canyon narrows and steep stone walls rise up around the road, adding gravity to the trip up the split between Fish Creek Mountain and Vallecito Mountain. Drive another 2.75 to the trailhead, located on the left, on the inside of a curve in the road just after it exits the mountains. A sign for Wind Caves Trail is positioned at the trailhead.
Trailhead address: Fish Creek Wash, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Trailhead coordinates: 32.9933, -116.1184 (32° 59′ 35.9″N 116° 07′ 06.2″W)
Food scene
587 Palm Canyon Dr
587 Palm Canyon DriveKendall's Café
590 Palm Canyon Dr
590 Palm Canyon DriveTOUR The Fudge Factory at Bighorn Fudge Company.
665 Palm Canyon Dr
665 Palm Canyon DriveKesling's Kitchen
Big Horn Bar & Grill
221 Palm Canyon DrRed Ocotillo
721 Ave SuresteRams Hill Country Club
2869 Carrando DrBorrego Springs Farmers' Market
Christmas CircleShopping
Borrego Outfitters
579 Palm Canyon Dr