Borrego Springs Travel Guide

Surrounded by desert plains and rolling sand dunes, Borrego Springs is the main town in the Californian Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in San Diego County. Miles away from other civilizations and sources of pollution, Borrego Springs is considered to be one of the best places in the US for stargazing. As the sun sets and the skies are illuminated with hues of orange and red, and hundreds of twinkling stars, the atmosphere is almost ethereal.

Things to Do in Borrego Springs

There are plenty of exciting and unusual things to do in Borrego Springs. The Galleta Meadows Estate is something that you are unlikely to see anywhere else in the world and showcases the eccentric works of artist Ricardo Breceda who has created over 130 metal sculptures of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. Those interested in hiking will enjoy the challenging trek to Font’s Point -- a viewpoint that offers unparalleled views over the California badlands. Of course, many use Borrego Springs as a jump-off point for visiting the Anza-Borrego state park and this is worth a day or two's exploration in itself.

Best Time to Visit Borrego

The months of November through to April are the best time to visit Borrego Springs when the temperatures are not so unbearably hot.