• Please support our journalism through affiliate links. Affiliate Disclosure
  • Written by our human editors, structured with the help of AI.

Review & FAQ:

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is California’s largest state park, located about two hours by road from San Diego and Palm Springs. It’s always wise to start your tour at the Visitors’ Center, where you can watch a short orientation film, pick up maps, and see the Desert Garden and pupfish pond. p>You can go exploring along several self-guided hiking trails or join a ranger-led interpretive trail to discover how the barren desert supports an amazing variety of plants and wildlife. In addition, there are also biking and horseback riding trails and you can pitch a tent or park your RV in one of the campsites to enjoy some excellent stargazing once the sun sets.

Take a self-guided hike in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
© Courtesy of volgariver - Fotolia.com

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Enjoy lovely views of Dana Point Harbor Explore scenic Santa Catalina Island See giant trees at Sequoia National Park Choose from many activities in Long Beach Get to know California's Favorite Playground--Santa Barbara Hike in Death Valley National Park Relax on the beach in Santa Monica Tour famous attractions in Los Angeles Take the kids to Anaheim Day trip to Pasadena Enjoy parks and resorts in Palm Springs Go wine tasting in Livermore Valley Wine Country Drive to North Algodones Dunes Wilderness Area Savor the view in Malibu Day trip to La Jolla Cove Visit The Giant Forest Enjoy the view in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Stroll through the gardens in Heisler Park Have a picnic at Sturtevant Falls Take photos in Joshua Tree National Park Follow San Clemente Coastal Trail Take a self-guided hike in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Go shopping in Beverly Hills See animals in San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge Admire McWay Falls

Explore more: Southern California > Places to Visit in Southern California

Plan Your Trip

Get Ready to Go!

Need some more help?


Go to travel reservations.