Nearby Borrego Springs Resort Town is San Diego County's Beautiful & Fun-Filled Desert Escape

Diverse San Diego County is also home to the largest desert state park in the world. It’s the impressive 630,000-acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, which is nearly the size of the state of Rhode Island. This spectacular desert park has majestic mountains, beautiful canyons, hiking trails, camping, wildflowers and miles of scenic beauty. At night the sky is filled with millions of glittering stars. The magnificent sunrises and sunsets are equally spectacular. The resort community of Borrego Springs has a year-round population of 3,500 residents.

Many visitors fall in love with Borrego Springs and eventually come here to live. The resident expert on resale for Borrego Springs properties is Tina Myrdal of Desert Sky Properties (5) at 680 Palm Canyon Dr. at Christmas Circle (760-767-5809).

Where to Stay in Borrego Springs

Borrego Valley Inn (3), 405 Palm  Canyon Dr. (800-333-5810) ($150–$235). This southwestern-style adobe inn features 15 rooms with private patios, kitchenettes, two pools and two spas. Credit cards: AE, DISC, MC, VISA.

The Palms at Indian Head (1), 2220 Hoberg Rd., P.O. Box 525, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 (800-519-2624) ($99–$259). This historic inn features 12 cozy rooms with beautiful desert views, an Olympic-sized swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Plus, enjoy delicious steaks and seafood in a romantic setting at their Krazy Coyote Bar and Grill (1). Credit cards: AE, DC, DISC, MC, VISA. All rates are are subject to change without notice.
     

Borrego Springs

Borrego Valley Inn

The Palms at Indian Head

Popular Local Dining in Borrego Springs

Carlee's Place (5) 660 Palm Canyon Dr. (760-767-3262) is open daily for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nightly specials are from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and include great-tasting burgers, steaks and pasta which are served in an informal setting with a large screen TV and pool table.

Kendall's Cafe (4) at The Mall on Palm Canyon Dr. (760-767-3491) is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.. It is a favorite coffee shop and local favorite.

The Red Ocotillo (6) 818 Palm Canyon Dr. (760-767-7400) Is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and feature delicious breakfast and brunch entrees and a pet friendly patio.
     

Carlee's Place

Kendall's Cafe

The Red Ocotilo

Explore Anza-Borrego State Park

The Visitor’s Center is open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Oct. 1–May 31. During the hot season, June 1–Sept. 30, the Visitor’s Center is open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekends and holidays. It’s closed weekdays. Most of Borrego Springs’ 644,000 visitors come in the spring when the wildflowers are in full bloom. So be sure to bring your camera. A must-see attraction is the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor’s Center (2) (760-767-4205). Here you will be introduced to the natural beauty of the desert with over 1,000 species of plants, 56 species of reptiles and amphibians, 297 varieties of birds and 116 different species of butterflies. The center also has fascinating displays and special multi-projector slide shows about the desert.

Camping Also popular for campers and RV enthusiasts is to stay overnight in the park. Depending on the season and accommodations requested, overnight fees at the Anza-Borrego State Park (7) (760-767-4205) are ($7–$29). To book reservations call (800-444-7275).
     

The Anza-Borrego State Park

The Visitor's Center

Camping in Borrego