Tranquility Base Camp Guidebook
Sightseeing
Stunning view of the Borrego Badlands. Beautiful during a full moon or with a picnic at sunset. But worth a visit any time of the day.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Fonts Point
Stunning view of the Borrego Badlands. Beautiful during a full moon or with a picnic at sunset. But worth a visit any time of the day.
Storefront for ABDNHA (Anza Borrego Natural History Association). Stop by or visit website for info on guided hikes, 4WD excursions, and Borrego related lectures; http://www.abdnha.org/
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Anza-Borrego Desert Nature Center
652 Palm Canyon DrStorefront for ABDNHA (Anza Borrego Natural History Association). Stop by or visit website for info on guided hikes, 4WD excursions, and Borrego related lectures; http://www.abdnha.org/
State park visitor center and starting point for hike into popular Palm Canyon where visitors often spot Big Horned Sheep.
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center
200 Palm Canyon DrState park visitor center and starting point for hike into popular Palm Canyon where visitors often spot Big Horned Sheep.
Helpful place to stop for information on places to see in Borrego Springs and the State Park. Good spot to pick up maps to wildflower locations in the Spring.
Anza-Borrego Foundation
587 Palm Canyon DrHelpful place to stop for information on places to see in Borrego Springs and the State Park. Good spot to pick up maps to wildflower locations in the Spring.
Visit all of Borrego's 134 magnificent metal statues by Ricardo Breceda, located on public land ("Galleta Meadows") for everyone to enjoy. Pick up a map in town or go online; https://www.pinterest.com/pin/187180928244535088/
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Borrego Springs Serpent Sculpture
1624 Borrego Springs RdVisit all of Borrego's 134 magnificent metal statues by Ricardo Breceda, located on public land ("Galleta Meadows") for everyone to enjoy. Pick up a map in town or go online; https://www.pinterest.com/pin/187180928244535088/
The Welcome Center at the Chamber is another quick option for in-person tourism info. (Local sights, restaurants, lodging, services, etc.) While you're there, pick up a local newspaper, The Desert Sun, for the inside scoop.
Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce
786 Palm Canyon DrThe Welcome Center at the Chamber is another quick option for in-person tourism info. (Local sights, restaurants, lodging, services, etc.) While you're there, pick up a local newspaper, The Desert Sun, for the inside scoop.
Gorgeous gallery with revolving art shows, often featuring local artists and unique desert. Nice "gift shop" area as well. Check out their calendar of events for concerts and other happenings; http://www.borregoartinstitute.org/
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Borrego Art Institute
665 Palm Canyon DrGorgeous gallery with revolving art shows, often featuring local artists and unique desert. Nice "gift shop" area as well. Check out their calendar of events for concerts and other happenings; http://www.borregoartinstitute.org/
This newest 14,000 SF gem was added to our little community at the end of 2018 and won a recent 2019 Orchid Award for architecture and boasts some of the best views in town. One must walk through to fully appreciate it's majestic stature. As the largest library among all SD County Libraries, it's become an active community center. Visitors enjoy checking out movies and music from their extensive DVDs and CDs, and books about Borrego from the desert section. The adjoining 16 acre park includes tennis courts, bocce ball courts (ask to borrow our bocce ball set), walking paths, dog park, children's playground, adult workout stations, and more.
Borrego Springs Branch Library (San Diego County Library)
2580 Country Club RdThis newest 14,000 SF gem was added to our little community at the end of 2018 and won a recent 2019 Orchid Award for architecture and boasts some of the best views in town. One must walk through to fully appreciate it's majestic stature. As the largest library among all SD County Libraries, it's become an active community center. Visitors enjoy checking out movies and music from their extensive DVDs and CDs, and books about Borrego from the desert section. The adjoining 16 acre park includes tennis courts, bocce ball courts (ask to borrow our bocce ball set), walking paths, dog park, children's playground, adult workout stations, and more.
Home of the annual Borrego Springs Film Festival and other local theatre productions. http://www.borregospringsfilmfestival.org/bsff-about
Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center
590 Palm Canyon DrHome of the annual Borrego Springs Film Festival and other local theatre productions. http://www.borregospringsfilmfestival.org/bsff-about
Restaurants and Bars
Historic Inn. Beautiful architecture and grounds. Cozy bar and restaurant with poolside concerts certain times of the year.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
La Casa del Zorro Resort & Spa
3845 Yaqui Pass RdHistoric Inn. Beautiful architecture and grounds. Cozy bar and restaurant with poolside concerts certain times of the year.
Kendall's Cafe
587 Palm Canyon DrGood diner-style breakfast option.
Iconic, vintage Borrego bar/restaurant. Great burgers and cocktails, live music on weekends, family friendly.
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Carlee's
660 Palm Canyon DrIconic, vintage Borrego bar/restaurant. Great burgers and cocktails, live music on weekends, family friendly.
Excellent Mexican food and margaritas. Comfortable, cozy bar.
For a more casual, less expensive Mexican option, try El Borrego on Palm Canyon Drive east of the round-about. Delicious street tacos and house-made Sangria.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Carmelita's Mexican Grill
575 Palm Canyon DrExcellent Mexican food and margaritas. Comfortable, cozy bar.
For a more casual, less expensive Mexican option, try El Borrego on Palm Canyon Drive east of the round-about. Delicious street tacos and house-made Sangria.
The Rams Hill Clubhouse restuarant and bar provides the most beautiful views in the entire valley. After you eat, play a round of cornhole on the grassy knoll while enjoying breathtaking vistas.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Rams Hill Country Club
2869 Carrando DrThe Rams Hill Clubhouse restuarant and bar provides the most beautiful views in the entire valley. After you eat, play a round of cornhole on the grassy knoll while enjoying breathtaking vistas.
Another watering hole and restaurant. Nice outdoor patio and live music on certain weekends.
Big Horn Bar & Grill
221 Palm Canyon DrAnother watering hole and restaurant. Nice outdoor patio and live music on certain weekends.
Historic mid-century hotel, restaurant and bar where the Hollywood elite once flocked. You'll like the vintage vibe at the Coyote Steakhouse.
The Palms at Indian Head
2220 Hoberg RdHistoric mid-century hotel, restaurant and bar where the Hollywood elite once flocked. You'll like the vintage vibe at the Coyote Steakhouse.
Reliable breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a quiet, intimate setting. Outdoor seating option. Beer and wine only.
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Red Ocotillo
721 Ave SuresteReliable breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a quiet, intimate setting. Outdoor seating option. Beer and wine only.
Cozy, vintage bar and nice patio dining area in restaurant with beautiful mountain views. (We like the bar and back patio, but aren't big fans of the food in restaurant.)
Arches at the Borrego Springs Resort
1112 Tilting T DrCozy, vintage bar and nice patio dining area in restaurant with beautiful mountain views. (We like the bar and back patio, but aren't big fans of the food in restaurant.)
Excellent woodfired pizza, plus best beer and wine selection in town. Located on the circle (Christmas Circle) and attached to the beautiful Borrego Art Institute. Walk through the gallery after lunch!
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Kesling's Kitchen
665 Palm Canyon DrExcellent woodfired pizza, plus best beer and wine selection in town. Located on the circle (Christmas Circle) and attached to the beautiful Borrego Art Institute. Walk through the gallery after lunch!
Golf
Enjoy this amazing course designed by Tom Fazio, then have a meal and a drink at the clubhouse where you'll enjoy stunning views of the valley below.
Rams Hill Golf Club lodging
1881 Rams Hill RdEnjoy this amazing course designed by Tom Fazio, then have a meal and a drink at the clubhouse where you'll enjoy stunning views of the valley below.
An easy, relaxed course nestled againt the backdrop of dramatic mountain hillsides.
De Anza Country Club
509 Catarina DrAn easy, relaxed course nestled againt the backdrop of dramatic mountain hillsides.
Groceries
Desert Pantry
587 Palm Canyon DrSmall grocery store with the best prices in town.
Largest grocery store in town with best selection. Highest prices.
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Center Market
590 Palm Canyon DrLargest grocery store in town with best selection. Highest prices.
Convenient liquor store with a couple well stocked grocery isles. Fair prices. Good price on ice.
Village Liquor
659 Palm Canyon DrConvenient liquor store with a couple well stocked grocery isles. Fair prices. Good price on ice.
Wonderful "lifestyle" store with REI type-items (including lots of active wear i.e. clothing and shoes), unique household goods, best wine selection in town, and Borrego related souvenirs.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Borrego Outfitters
579 Palm Canyon DrWonderful "lifestyle" store with REI type-items (including lots of active wear i.e. clothing and shoes), unique household goods, best wine selection in town, and Borrego related souvenirs.