Borrego Springs - California's Secret Desert
Borrego Springs
Surrounded and protected by the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs is a refreshing respite from increasinglybusy & congested Southern California. Our nearest traffic light is almost 50 miles away, and we enjoy a slower pace ? and alot more peace and quiet. Most visitors and residents find that deeply refreshing.
No chain stores here, just a few delightful surprises and unique local merchants. Thanks to the Park, we?ll always besomething out of the ordinary, uncommon and unspoiled, a place apart ? come and experience our many secrets.
Unique Local Flavor
Borrego Springs businesses are owned and managed by local entrepreneurs, which means you won?t find the same predictabledining, lodging, or strip-mall shopping found everywhere else. It?s easy and stress-free to get around town. There?s plenty ofparking. And people here are friendly and hospitable.
Where to Stay
For visitors there?s a wide range of choices to call ?home? from beautiful Park campground sites to classic desert eleganceinns, family-oriented small motels, intimate romantic settings, and full-service resorts. All our lodging establishments areunique experiences in themselves, with their own brand of comfort and hospitality. We also have a range of vacation rentalsavailable for stays of a week or longer.
Shopping ? No Chains!
Browse our unique retail shops, stores, and galleries to see eclectic and unusual gifts, home furnishings, art, and engagingapparel. Offering the gamut from feminine party outfits to t-shirts, rugged outdoor gear, and gourmet wine and cheeses,Borrego Springs? merchants make shopping fun again!
Dining Options ? More Than You Think
We have about a dozen restaurants here, and you?ll be deliciously surprised at what you find on the menus ? diverse choices,from savory, fresh Mexican, French, and Italian menus to great burgers, classic bar food, and sophisticated specialties.
The Arts Flourish Here!
Our village is home to many artists, and their work ? much of it informed by our desert location ? adds beauty and richnessto our lives. Please visit their studios and galleries ? they welcome your interest and patronage. And if you?re fortunateenough to be in town for a play, concert, or recital at our Performing Arts Center, you?re in for a treat. Come experience theArt & Soul of Borrego Springs.
Personal Services
A number of highly-skilled and licensed service professionals practice here. You?ll find experienced massage therapists,along with creative hair stylists and beauticians. We have medical facilities and dentists, banking and business services. Allare easily accessible in our convenient, no-hassles shopping district.
Wide Open Spaces ? Escape the Ordinary!
Enjoy the great outdoors. Hiking, biking, photography, golf, horseback riding, swimming, learning ? it?s all out there foryour enjoyment. Do yourself the favor of checking the excellent education programs provided by the Anza-Borrego DesertState Park Headquarters, the Anza-Borrego Foundation and the Anza Borrego Desert Natural History Association. And ourVisitors Bureau is here to help you get on out there!