Borrego Springs, California: Desert Oasis in San Diego County

Borrego Springs is a census-designated place in eastern San Diego County, within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (California's largest). Located in the Sonoran Desert, it sits ~100 miles northeast of San Diego and ~50 miles west of the Arizona border via CA-78.

Known for:

• Official International Dark Sky Community (stargazing).
• Spring wildflower blooms (conditions permitting).
• Galleta Meadows – 130+ large metal sculptures by Ricardo Breceda.
• Hot springs (some developed for spas).
• Golf, hiking, birding, and quiet desert living.

No chain stores, fast food, or stoplights—by design.