Area Attractions
Jewels In The Night Sky –
Gems At Your Feet
Discover the wonders of mesas, mountains and canyons…and all of the people, plants and animals who live there.
Discover the wonders of mesas, mountains and canyons…and all of the people, plants and animals who live there.
View the stars from the only Dark Sky Community in California.
California Overland has been leading adventurous travelers deep into the desert since 2005. Discover a world of pristine wilderness — a world of cacti and canyons, badlands and oases. With their fleet of authentic military vehicles and a vintage Jeep, you’ll venture into areas that few people ever see.
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park’s rugged landscape formed largely by the forces of erosion attacking the uplifted mountains. There are many miles to explore and hike – make it a day excursion!
People come to Borrego Springs from around the United States and internationally to see the amazing 130 full-sized metal sculptures here that are inspired by creatures that roamed this same desert millions of years ago. The artworks range from prehistoric mammals to historical characters, fanciful dinosaurs, and a 350-foot-long fanciful serpent. Can you find them all?
Take a drive or a day trip to nearby Pala and discover beautiful tourmaline in shades of pink, rose and red, being mined today. You too can mine for minerals and be a gem hunter.
The Native Americans who inhabited the Anza-Borrego Desert left a legacy of art. Their petroglyphs and pictographs are eyewitness accounts of what was important to them. The exact location of these ancient art works is not published to protect them from vandalism. If you should encounter one of these art works while hiking, please respect it and do not touch. Much of it was sacred. Treat it with reverence.
Photography, painting, pottery and much more from talented California artists.
Featuring classes, seasonal shows and a restaurant, the BAI represents exciting local arts and artisans.
So many to choose from! Mexican, American, Italian and more. Try them all!