Quick Summary: Borrego Springs is an unincorporated village within San Diego County, entirely surrounded by the 600,000-acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, which showcases beautiful mountain and desert habitats. The village has been recognized internationally for its distinction as an International Dark Sky settlement, preventing nighttime lighting to protect night sky views.


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1. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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2. Galleta Meadows ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Galleta Meadows | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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3. Fonts Point

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Fonts Point | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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4. Slot Canyon

Slot Canyon | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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5. Borrego Palm Canyon Nature Trail

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Borrego Palm Canyon Nature Trail | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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6. Borrego Night Sky Tours

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7. Borrego Art Institute

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Borrego Art Institute | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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8. Hellhole Canyon Trail

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Hellhole Canyon Trail | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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9. Coyote Canyon

Coyote Canyon | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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10. Rams Hill Golf Club

Rams Hill Golf Club | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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11. Desert Gardens

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Desert Gardens | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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12. Ghost Mountain

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Ghost Mountain | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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13. The Santa Rosa Mountains

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The Santa Rosa Mountains | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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14. Yaqui Well

Yaqui Well | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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15. Ocotillo Flat

Ocotillo Flat | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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16. Pegleg Smith Monument

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Pegleg Smith Monument | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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17. California Overland Desert Excursions

California Overland Desert Excursions | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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18. Sandstone Canyon

Sandstone Canyon | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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19. Elephant Trees Trail

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Elephant Trees Trail | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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20. Borrego Springs Farmers' Market

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Borrego Springs Farmers' Market | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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21. Whale Peak

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Whale Peak | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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22. Granite Mountain

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Granite Mountain | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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23. Carlee's Place

Carlee's Place | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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24. Red Octillo

Red Octillo | Things to Do in Borrego Springs, California
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Summary & FAQ Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Galleta Meadows Fonts Point Slot Canyon Borrego Palm Canyon Nature Trail Borrego Night Sky Tours Borrego Art Institute Hellhole Canyon Trail Coyote Canyon Rams Hill Golf Club Desert Gardens Ghost Mountain The Santa Rosa Mountains Yaqui Well Ocotillo Flat Pegleg Smith Monument California Overland Desert Excursions Sandstone Canyon Elephant Trees Trail Borrego Springs Farmers' Market Whale Peak Granite Mountain Carlee's Place Red Octillo

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