Top 5 Places to Visit in Anza-Borrego
The following chapters, in our opinion, are the top 5 places to visit when you make your trip to Anza-Borrego and only have a day or two.
Fonts Point
One of the star attractions in the Park, Fonts Point is an overlook into the Borrego Badlands. The corrugated ridgelines of this heavily eroded landscape create a breathtaking sight as you look down upon them from Fonts Point. The desert stretches out before you and, on most days, you can see for miles.
Galleta Meadows
One of the most popular and unique attractions of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is not the desert flora or fauna. It’s the over 130 giant metal “sky art” sculptures that are scattered in the open desert. Nowhere else can you drive down a desert road and see prehistoric creatures that seem to be alive and […]
Split Mountain
Located in the southeastern corner of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Split Mountain is exactly that. This mountain has been literally split in half thanks to numerous earthquakes and the power of erosion via Fish Creek Wash. And, unlike most canyons, you can drive completely through this one; from one end to the other. Drive between […]
The Slot in Anza-Borrego
One of the more popular attractions in Anza-Borrego is a hike through a narrow slot canyon known simply as “The Slot”. This easy trail is a great way to experience a true slot canyon with high walls and places so narrow you’ll have to turn sideways to get through. The canyon then opens up to […]
Visitor Center
When you visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park for the first time, your first stop should be their Visitor Center. It is your one-stop, best source, for anything Anza-Borrego. Inside the Center is an interesting array of exhibits showcasing the flora, fauna, history and environment of the desert of Anza-Borrego as well as a theater, a […]