Welcome to Borrego Springs

Borrego Springs (pop 2500, elev 580') is certainly one of the most scenic desert resort areas of California. The desert valleys are bordered by 9,000 foot mountain peaks. Located in the heart Borrego Valley and is widely recognized as the westernmost extention of the Great Sonoran Desert. Because summer temperatures usually exceed 100F degrees, most residents are seasonal.

Borrego Springs is located about 85 miles northeast of San Diego, where San Diego County Highways S-3 and S-22 meet in Borrego Valley in southeastern California. Some have said that Borrego Springs is what Palm Springs was 50 years ago - peaceful, quiet, relaxing. There are no stoplights in Borrego.

Tour Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
600,000 acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the largest state park in the contiguous United States and voted the #1 state park in California by National Geographic. This area was first traversed by Spanish explorer Juan Batiste de Anza in 1774. Visitors can traverse canyons full of desert palms, ancient pictographs, majestic cactus and early spring wildflowers.

Tour Cleveland National Forest

Southern most of protected forest lands in California includes 430,000 acres of San Diego, Orange and Riverside divided into three distinct areas. Comprises of conifer woodlands and chaparral.



Imperial Valley Adventure Tours
Explore the Golden State - (Keyword: Imperial Valley)

Tour Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
600,000 acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the largest state park in the contiguous United States and voted the #1 state park in California by National Geographic. This area was first traversed by Spanish explorer Juan Batiste de Anza in 1774. Visitors can traverse canyons full of desert palms, ancient pictographs, majestic cactus and early spring wildflowers.

Borrego Springs Ranches
Industry, Agriculture and Recreation in the Borrego Desert:
Seley Ranches - Organic citrus orchard founded in 1957 that is well known for its ruby red grapefruit production.
Smoketree Equine Ranch - provides horses for youth education programs.
Roadrunner Tree Farm - 1284 Henderson Canyon Rd, Borrego Springs, CA 92004; 760-767-3310;
Borrego Bee Farm - 2220 Hoberg Rd, Borrego Springs, CA 92004; 760-767-5386;

Borrego Springs Country Club Resort - Borrego Springs CA
1112 Tilting T Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004;

Serene resort oasis found tucked away in the Anza Borrego Desert at the foot of the Santa-Rosa Mountains. Borrego Springs Country Club Resort features 100 guestrooms that are well appointed with a casual early California charm.

The property is showcased by a 27-hole championship golf course that has taken advantage of the desert terrain, local plantings and a magnificent stand of palm trees. Also offered at the resort are six lighted tennis courts, state of the art fitness facility, heated pool, whirlpool spa, restaurant/lounge and over 5,500 square feet of meeting and conference space.

Borrego Springs Stanlunds Resort - Borrego Springs CA
2771 Borrego Springs Road, Borrego Springs, CA 92004;

A classic California Desert Resort, Stanlunds features hiking, off road driving and biking. You can enjoy golf in one of the four golf courses. Also famous for spectacular night sky astronomy observations.

Stanlunds Resort was built in the 1950's and was remodelled in 2005. A very quiet and peaceful place. Not too much traffic, a relaxing area with a lot of warm weather. Good for people looking for peace and tranquility. You can still be connected to the world through the high speed internet available in all the rooms.

All rooms have 50s style room-layout and are also equipped with a microwave and fridge combination or kitchenettes, private patios, and coffee machines. Your room and setting gives you all the qualities required for sitting back, relaxing and enjoying the warm weather with the beautiful views of the mountain.

Club Circle Resort
Borrego Springs, CA; (800) 700-5944; Resort Website;
Golf Course (9-hole/par-3) and Vacation Rentals.

De Anza Country Club
509 Catarina Drive, P. O. Box 120, Borrego Springs, CA 92004; (760)-767-5105; Club Website;
Built in 1956, making it one of the oldest golf courses in eastern San Diego County. The lush green fairways are in direct contrast to the surrounding desert environment.

• 3 Restaurants - Main Dining Room, Bighorn Grill, Coyote Den.
• Bridge Nights
• Social Outings and Specialty Events include guided excursions of the desert park.

  Rams Hill Country Club
  Borrego Springs, CA: 800-292-2944; Resort Website;
  Rams Hill is a 3,200 acre oasis located at the southern edge of the community of Borrego Springs, & situated on a gradual slope with the most spectacular views of the entire Borrego Valley.

• Golf Course - This spectacular Ted Robinson 6,866 yard, 18 hole designed public course has "bent grass" greens, seven sparkling lakes, impressive waterfalls, 57 bunkers, thousands of trees and breath taking views.

Roadrunner Golf and Country Club
Borrego Springs, CA; 92004; (760) 767-5374;Club Website;
Golf Course - a beautiful, well-maintained and challenging 18-hole, par-3 golf course offering excellent opportunities for golfers of all skill levels to enjoy and improve their game.
Springs at Borrego - RV Desert Resort

Montesoro Golf & Social Club
1810 Las Casitas, Borrego Springs, CA 92004; 760-767-3827; Club Website;
Relatively new spa and golf vacation resort with lush fairways and water hazards that contrasts dramatically to the arid desert environment.

Borrego Ranch Resort
The only thing that surpasses the view from these homes is the beauty that owners will find inside. Borrego Ranch residences are fully furnished and exquisitely designed to capture the authentic spirit and luxury of Spanish Revival architecture and the delights of indoor-outdoor living.

Borrego Springs RV Parks
Facilities for Recreational Vehicle Camping:
Leapin' Lizard RV Ranch - 5929 Kunkler Ln, Borrego Springs, CA 92004; 760-767-4526; 60 space with full hookup service.

The Springs at Borrego RV and Golf Resort
A recreational vehicle resort and luxury nine-hole championship golf course located in the heart of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The RV Park is Big Rig friendly and offers warm weather and many amenities such as swimming pools, hot mineral baths, tennis courts and RV campground facilities.

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The are still more hotel choices in this area:

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The Borrego Desert Nature Center
Anza Borrego Desert Natural History Association
652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA; (760) 767-3098; Center Website;
Open Mon-Sat : 9AM-5PM; Sun : 10AM-3PM;

Special exhibits describe desert wildflowers, indian rock art and mythology.

The Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association (ABDNHA) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to educational and interpretive activities and to the promotion of historical and scientific endeavors pertinent to the deserts of the Southwest.

Imperial Valley Adventure Tours
Explore the Golden State - (Keyword: Imperial Valley)

De Anza Trail Relay Ride - [Early Nov]
Retraces route of the early explorer

Borrego Grapefruit Festival - [April-2nd Weekend]
Christmas Circle Park - Saturday & Sunday
Local festival to honor the Ruby Red. Features arts and crafts sow, car show, live music, games, rides, golf tournament, and food.

Akrofest - [Oct]
Contact director - (760) 535-5400;
Amateur Air Show and aviation acrobatics competition.
[CTG: Aviation ]

Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center
590 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA, 92004; (760) 767-4275; Center Website;
The stage is set all we need is you to complete the scene for another great entertainment.

US Navy Blue Angeles - Winter Camp
El Centro Naval Air Facility
The U.S. Navy's Precision Flight Demonstration was first organized in 1946. Each year it performs nearly 70 air shows at 33 locations in the U.S. and Canada, entertaining over 17 million spectators.

Borrego Springs Restaurants
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Assaggio Ristorante Italiano - Downtown - Fine Italian
French Corner - Downtown - for snobbish people with superb taste buds.
Jack Sam Restaurant - Montesoro Resort -

Carrizo Badlands
Fossil Beds, Desert Trails, Arroyo Tapiado Mud Caves, Open Camping area.

Borrego Badlands Skatepark
630 Cahuilla, Borrego Springs, CA 92004; 760-767-9989; Park Website;
26,000 sf subterranean all concrete park for skateboard and in-line skating. Clubhouse and pro-shop.

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