THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Borrego Springs, CA
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Galleta Meadows, Hiking Trails, Mysterious Sites. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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State Parks
Desert state park with vibrant wildflower displays, diverse hiking trails through arches and boulders, and scattered metal sculptures. Family-friendly with informative visitor centre.
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- Jim CRedruth, UK8 contributionsI'm lost. Also I'm no longer a fan of sand as I'm in fear of sand worms I need to stay on the rocks as the worms will find me and then I'm not sure what would happen.Written 13 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Richard SLos Angeles, CA473 contributionsWorth the drive to see these one of a kind life size metal sculptures. This place is in Borrego Springs one and a half hour drive from Palm Springs, three hours from Los Angeles. I recommend going when there's cool weather otherwise it can get extremely hot and a four wheel vehicle would be best as you need to drive off the road in sand. There's 128 to130 of these sculptures located right off "both" north and south Borrego Springs Road. The place could get crowded, so pick your best time to visit. Amazon offers a fold up laminated map of the area list where the sculptures are located.Written 5 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Flyer7964891 contributionJust drove this route on 3/16/2024 and it's totally passable for 2WD vehicles. Just keep your momentum up and don't stray off the main trail and you'll be fine. There is a sharp hump leaving Fonts Point that will bottom out most passenger cars without decent clearance, so take it easy. I saw a family park up there in a minivan, so 4WD really isn't needed for this trip. The view is spectacular any time of day, but I hear sunrise is amazing over the badlands. Keep your kids close, as there's no guardrails of any kind next to a sheer dropoff.Written 20 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Wendy C19 contributionsWhat a fun hike...my only issue was at the end of the trail you either went back and re did the hike or you climbed up the mountain like mountain goats like I saw many people doing or you continued along the trail where I saw a road with cars on it but probably added at least another mile to your hike...I always wanted to do a slot canyon experience and it was totally enjoyable.Written 25 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BoboTravlrLos Angeles, CA595 contributionsA very pleasant mostly flat hike with a few easy water crossings. What a pleasure to be able to hike next to a nicely flowing stream.Written 29 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Diego G1 contributionWe enjoyed the desert landscape and super bloom this year. We were lucky to walk the Borrego Palm Canyon trail when there was lots of water coming down the streams. We even got the treat of seeing Bighorn Sheep coming for a sip of water.
What a beautiful area to enjoy! (Wear sunscreen, bring water!)Written 30 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Cary LSan Diego, CA702 contributionsMost people visit this part of Anza-Borrego to tear around the desert in their ORVs, but it has attractions for the rest of us too. The web of dirt roads radiating out from the ranger station, just off SR 78, takes you to lot of interesting desert features, both geological and historical. The ironically named Shell Reef Expressway is a well-graded dirt road leading to a unique hillside of prehistoric seashells encased in stone. It also connects to roads leading into the San Felipe Wash and Borrego Sink, as well looping back around to the highway. Some of the side roads require 4-wheel drive, some don't. The rangers at the visitor center can advise you about that.Written 3 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tinaNtravelSan Jose, CA2,121 contributionsTo park, you must pay the $10 (exact change) parking fee. If you don’t have $10, then stop at the Visitor Center first to pay for parking with a credit card, for example. The first part of the hike is a lot of the same. The scenery doesn’t change much and the hike is quite simple with only a slight incline – with no shade. The second half gets more interesting. You need to climb over rocks and slide down some larger boulders in some cases. In one spot, you need to crawl under an archway on your hands and knees. The trail is not marked and it is difficult to find where the trail is located. You may want to use the All Trails app to make sure you stay on the trail. You eventually make it to a palm grove and a bit further some deciduous trees (for example, maple trees). The waterfall was dry when we were there and had maybe an inch of muddy water in a small puddle underneath. I would recommend you wear long pants on this hike because as you scramble over and under rocks, you may get your legs scraped by the twigs/cactus sticking out in parts (as I did). All in all, it was an interesting hike and I am sure it would be even nicer in the spring with the waterfall and flowers.Written 7 November 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Susie1028San Diego, CA1,938 contributionsTo get to the trailhead for this hike, there is a long drive in a dirt road (passable for most passenger cars). The hike to the homestead is on a maintained trail. Compared to most hikes in Anza Borrego, it is pretty easy. It goes without saying, bring water and hike during the cooler parts of the day. At the end of the trail, you can explore the remains of the Marshall South homestead—of man who moved his family to a very remote and hostile part of the county without the conveniences of electricity, phones, water, or food supply. If you are so inclined, you can head cross country to the peak of Ghost Mountain (no trail).Written 29 September 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Go To Borrego SpringsBorrego Springs, CA24 contributionsBeautiful desert garden that changes with the seasons! Great place to find solitude, learn and take in the beauty. I suggest going early evening or morning to escape the direct sun.Written 29 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lizbeth Persons PSan Diego, CA8 contributionsWe loved the exhibition of desert paintings by master regional artists. The Institute is not large. We were able to see/read everything in about 40 min including visiting the nice gift shop. I bought some earrings. I will stop in again when I’m back in Borrego Springs.Written 15 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- zippideedoodleParis83 contributionsThis is more than a library. It has multimedia resources to check out, an assembly hall, private and open meeting rooms and a computer lab. You must visit to take it all in. A try urban surprise in little Borrego Springs.Written 16 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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