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elcome to Borrego Springs, California, where metal creatures roam the valley, selfie spots are endless and the night skies are a star-studded event. Located less than two hours from San Diego’s coastline, and 90 minutes from the bustling Coachella Valley, you will find the Borrego Valley. Surrounded by the 600,000acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and nestled against three mountain ranges sets the scene for 24/7 jaw-dropping views. The valley’s sunshine during the day is certainly the main attraction; however, the night skies do not disappoint, as Borrego Springs is an International Dark
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Sky Community. The first in California and the second designation in the world offers everyone a front-row seat to meteor showers, lunar eclipses, and night sky phenomenas during the clear desert nights. Borrego, the Spanish word for sheep, dates back to the early 1900s when sheepherders and ranchers prospered in the vast valley. As settlers and travelers began to discover this hidden gem, the idea of a resort community catering to visitors looking for warm winters, outdoor activities and small town charm was formed. Today those same ideals remain, as Borrego Springs is a mixture of simpler times with no traffic signals, fast-food restaurants or big-box stores. What has changed is the addition of award-winning
resorts and spas, golf courses, an airport, RV resorts, a state-of-the-art library and EV charging stations. Locals and guests can shop and dine at a variety of family owned and operated businesses on Palm Canyon Drive, highlighted by a circular park in the center of town called Christmas Circle. Set in the California desert, the summer heat is all but forgotten when fall arrives with fabulous weather. From October through May, the tourist season begins with the Borrego Days Desert Festival, produced by the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center. Celebrating 56 years, this free festival offers two days of live entertainment, kids’ zone, food trucks, assorted vendors, a beer garden, and several small-town surprises to the
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