Borrego Springs is a quaint desert resort town
surrounded by over 650,000 acres of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park -
the largest state park in the contiguous United States. Part of the
Colorado Desert, the park boasts miles of hiking and biking trails,
wilderness areas, and a variety of wildlife species including golden
eagles, mule deer and big horn sheep. The desert scenery shifts from
eroded badlands at near sea-level to piñion-juniper woodlands; vibrant
spring wildflowers to lush oases and palm groves; and craggy mountains
that rush to sweeping vistas.
It is a popular
golf and tennis destination with luxurious hotels and resorts offering
beautiful sparkling pools and is a favorite with RVers and campers alike.
Dining experiences
range from take outs if you are in a hurry to fine dining at one of the
resorts--your choice.
Borrego Springs
also offers plenty of fantastic shopping opportunities--especially for
those looking for Southwestern and desert themed shops and art galleries.
On the cultural
side, the Borrego Springs Performing Art Center presents several quality
productions every year and the Anza Borrego Natural History Association
offers excellent lectures and programs on desert-related topics.
Borrego Springs is
rich in history. Native Americans inhabited the area for more than 6000
years, leaving pictographs and artifacts. In 1774 Juan Baptista de Anza
led his expedition from Mexico through the Borrego Basin seeking an
overland route to California. This area was also the southern route to the
California Gold Rush. In the 1900s the area was used for cattle and
alfalfa and today, the main crops are citrus--including the famous Borrego
pink grapefruit.
Events include the
famous Circle-Of-Art annual show, the historic Peg Leg Liar’s Contest; a
Cinco de Mayo Festival; and The Borrego Days Desert Festival.
The area offers
plenty of hiking and biking trails as well as horseback riding adventures
and trail rides.
With dramatic
sunrises and sunsets, starry desert nights and a full array of
activities--to relaxing poolside, Borrego Springs is the perfect place to
rejuvenate and get a way from it all.
Borrego Springs is
just three hours from Los Angeles and two hours from San Diego.
For an
interview with Fred Gee (Park Ranger and Film Liaison for the Anza-Borego
Desert State Park) , and excerpt from our online radio show,
Champagne
Sundays, please double click on the Play Button below.
Borrego
Springs Performing Arts Center: Features a series of musical
and theatrical performing arts events. Also a venue for community
events, and special events facility. Located In The Center, 590 Palm
Canyon Dr. Borrego Springs, CA, 92004. Box office: (760) 767-4275. For schedule
and details click here.
Anza-Borrego Tennis Center:
286 Palm Canyon Dr. (760) 767-0577 Borrego Springs Resort:
1112 Tilting T Dr.
(760) 767-5700 The Springs at Borrego: (866) 330-0003 / (760)
767-0004 Road Runner Golf & Country Club: 1010 Palm Canyon Dr.(760)
767-5374
Anza-Borrego Desert
Natural History Assoc. Nature Center: 652 Palm Canyon Dr.
Events schedule - (760) 767-3098
Anza-Borrego
Desert State Park Visitor Center: Award winning visitor center
with brand new exhibits and plenty of park information, nature trails, and
a garden. 200 Palm Canyon Dr. (760) 767-4205,
(800) 444-7275.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638
Borrego Springs Map & Directions Borrego
Springs is located just 85 miles from San Diego and 105 miles from Los
Angeles. Please click on map to enlarge. This map is not to scale
and is for orientation purposes only.
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