Borrego Springs, California
Borrego Springs is a community of 2,700 people in San Diego County, California.
Why visit Borrego Springs
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Borrego Art Institute, Old Borego, de Anza Country Club and Borrego Springs Resort.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 107°F; December lows average 45°F.
Weather in Borrego Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Borrego Springs
Borrego Springs is a census-designated place (CDP) in northeastern San Diego County, California. It is located within the Low Desert area of Southern California. The population was 3,073 at the 2020 census. Borrego Springs is surrounded by Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
From the Wikipedia article Borrego Springs, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Museums and landmarks7
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Borrego Springs Resort
Golf course
9 hole Par 35 Mesquite Course & 9 hole par 36 Dessert Willow Course & 9 hole Par 36 Palms Course
Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center
Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi
401 Tilting T Drive, Borrego Springs
Restaurants and cafes8
Kendall's Cafe
Cafe · Diner · 1.7 mi
587 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs
History
Anza-Borrego State Park's name is derived from Juan Bautista de Anza, who notably camped there, and "borrego", which is Spanish for "lamb", in honor of the local herds of bighorn sheep. The area east of town was the site of a vast World War II US Navy training center, the Borrego Valley Maneuver Area, with supporting camps and airstrips.
From the History section of Borrego Springs, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Stanlunds Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
2771 Borrego Springs Road, Borrego Springs
Churches and places of worship7
Saint Richard Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
611 Church Lane, Borrego Springs
Shopping5
Fredericks Ancient & Ethnic Art
Shop · 1.7 mi
587 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Borrego Springs
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 46°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 72°F | 47°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 79°F | 52°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 56°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 93°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 103°F | 70°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 107°F | 77°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 107°F | 78°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 101°F | 72°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 90°F | 62°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 78°F | 52°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 45°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Borrego Desert Park (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Diego County has had 35 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-02-19: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Borrego Valley Airport (BXS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Julian 18 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Salton City 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Oasis 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- La Quinta 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Vista Santa Rosa 28 mi north, about 44 min by car
- Mecca 29 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- San Diego Country Estates 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Coachella 33 mi north, about 54 min by car
- Palm Desert 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Indio 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- BorregoSprings1, Perdelsky at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Borrego Springs, CA 92004, USA - panoramio, BOB PERRY, CC BY 3.0
- BORREGO SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AS SEEN FROM A HILL JUST SOUTH OF DOWNTOWN - panoramio, BOB PERRY, CC BY 3.0
- GRAPE PICKERS AT WORK - Metal Artwork - Borrego Springs CA - panoramio, BOB PERRY, CC BY 3.0
- Galleta Meadows Borrego Springs, Gotborregosprings, CC0
- Cylindropuntia ganderi 1, Eric Knight, CC BY 4.0
- Statue of Juan Bautista de Anza at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Roadtrip (Unsplash), Michelle Kim michelleyejinkim, CC0
- Alectorobius kelleyi 194214515, Benjamin Burgunder, CC BY 4.0
- Alectorobius kelleyi 194874470, Benjamin Burgunder, CC BY 4.0
- Echinocereus rayonesensis, Vincent Weber, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Auriparus flaviceps, Alan D. Wilson, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Oxycnemis fusimacula Photo, Laura Gaudette, CC BY 4.0
- Trichodes ornatus 478464749, Sue Carnahan, CC BY 4.0
- Colorado Desert Fringe-toed Lizard imported from iNaturalist photo 1526425 on 2 January 2022, (c) kclarksdnhmorg, some rights reserved (CC BY), CC BY 4.0
- Salvia vaseyi, William Terry Hunefeld https://www.inaturalist.org/people/thunefeld, CC BY 4.0
- Desert silk, Dalea mollissima (16035938376), Jim Morefield from Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dwarf cottonrose, Logfia depressa (15439416364), Jim Morefield from Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Crassula connata follicles, glmory, CC0
- Smoketree Sharpshooter imported from iNaturalist photo 257413595 on 20 March 2024, (c) Cricket Raspet, some rights reserved (CC BY), CC BY 4.0
- Cylindropuntia ganderi ganderi 2, Millie Basden, CC BY 4.0
- California State Park 6359, Gillfoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- California State Park 6358, Gillfoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Teddy Bear Cacti (32985131132), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dudleya saxosa aloides 61870863, Matt Berger, CC BY 4.0
- Antlion (3583909986), Marshal Hedin from San Diego, CC BY 2.0
- Gander cholla, Cylindropuntia ganderi (16054353632), Jim Morefield from Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Green San Ysidro Mountains (32759365960), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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