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Welcome from Our Supervisor

t is an honor to be your San Diego County Supervisor for Borrego Springs. My family and I have always enjoyed spending time in this beautiful community, whether it’s hiking the endless trails of the Anza Borrego State Park, relaxing at the resorts, or enjoying the extraordinary food, golf and shopping. The truly unique experiences offered in Borrego are the spring super bloom, discovering larger than life metal artwork, and appreciating the astronomical wonders only an International Dark Sky Park can offer. I have had the tremendous fortune of using my piloting skills to fly into the Borrego Valley Airport. Being able to view the desert landscape from the sky

is truly a unique experience and I can honestly say Borrego is the crown jewel of North San Diego County. I am proud to represent Borrego Springs and the people that call it home. Enjoy the beauty and wonder of Borrego Springs.

Jim Desmond

San Diego County Board of Supervisors, Fifth District

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Quick Reference Fire/Sheriff

Non-Emergency Borrego Springs Fire Protection District . . . . . . . . . . . 760-767-5436 Borrego Springs Sheriff Substation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-767-5656

Utilities

Borrego Water District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-767-5806 CR&R Disposal Environmental Services . . . . . . . . . . . 760-403-4501 Ramona Disposal Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-789-0516 Republic Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-355-0004 San Diego Gas & Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-411-7343 Telephone AT&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-288-2020 Zito Media (Internet& Cable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-365-6988

Transportation

Borrego Valley Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-767-7415 Palm Springs Int’l Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-318-3800 San Diego Int’l Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-400-2404

Hospital/Medical

Borrego Medical Clinic, Borrego Springs . . . . . . . . . . . .760-767-5051 Woolcott Dental Emergencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-767-5112 Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage . . . . . . . .760-340-3911 JFK Memorial Hospital, Indio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-347-6191 Palomar Medical Center Downtown, Escondido. . . . .760-739-3000 Palomar Medical Center, Escondido . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .442-281-5000 Palomar Medical Center, Poway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-613-4000 Pioneers Memorial Hospital, Brawley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-351-3333

School/Library/News

Borrego Springs School District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-767-5357 Borrego Sun Newspaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-767-0777 Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-767-5761

Government/Community/Park

Borrego Dark Sky Coalition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-767-3052 Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760-767-5555 County of San Diego. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-694-3900 Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-767-0741 Wildflower Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-767-4684 In the event of an emergency:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL 911

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GReetings, Visitors and New Residents of BorRego Springs!

elcome to this unique corner of the world. Surrounded by the amazing 600,000-acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, our area is exceptional in its physical beauty and remote location. Borrego Springs offers many great restaurants from quick bites to fine dining along with an array of accommodations, from free primitive camping to top-rated RV parks, affordable motels and hotels to top-of-the-line luxury resorts. Outdoor activity is big in this area. Explore miles of hiking trails ranging from leisurely to challenging and hundreds of miles of jeep trails, especially for those with fourwheel drive vehicles. We have two parks, the beautiful Christmas Circle Community Park, and a lovely new San Diego County Park next to our world-class library. How about a round of golf on several awardwinning and distinctly different courses? You won’t be disappointed.

Culturally Borrego Springs is unique with its performing arts center featuring worldclass talent, and our multiple art galleries and purveyors of collectibles and antiques. Take time to explore the village. There is more to see than first meets the eye! Our season is packed with great events starting with the Borrego Days Desert Festival, held in October since its conception in 1966. This family-friendly event features two days of live music, great food, beer garden, arts and crafts vendors, a kids’ zone, a car show, and more. January brings the Borrego Springs Film Festival, now in its 10th season and rated by filmmakers as one of the top 50 festivals in the nation. Filmmakers come from around the world to participate in this five-day event. March showcases splendor as wildflowers put on stunning displays of natural beauty. Also happening is the Circle of Art juried art show, and the Borrego Art Institute’s Plein Air Invitational. Learn more about these activities and local information by visiting the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce. Experience the beauty of our area yearround with stunning mountain views in all directions, and more than 100 Sky Art metal sculptures spread across the valley. So, welcome to our wonderful community that cares for each other and the beautiful valley we call home.

Daniel Wright

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Welcome From Our Chamber PResident

elcome to Borrego Springs! If this is your first visit to Borrego Springs, welcome. If you are a regular visitor welcome back! Borrego is a unique community in a variety of ways as we are the gateway to the 600,000-acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, an International Dark Sky Community and home to the world-famous Sky Art Metal Sculptures. As a longtime resident of Borrego Springs every day holds a new experience for me. The beautiful sunrises and sunsets color the nearby mountains in shades of orange, purple and blues a photographer’s dream. For stunning views Fonts Point shouldn’t be missed, nor should our relaxing spas, RV resorts, camp grounds, world class golf, tennis, hiking, fabulous restaurants and shopping galore. The Chamber hosts many events throughout the valley such as our Farm-

er’s Market on Fridays (during the season), Borrego Days Desert Festival, the Borrego Springs Film Festival and more. Check our website for announcement dates as they return. Our visitors come from around the world to experience the desert lifestyle and quickly find a serenity not found in the big cities. So, while you’re here and on behalf of the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors please explore, relax and embrace Borrego!

Clint Brandin

President, Board of Directors, Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce

Board of DiRectors Clint Brandin, President Ramien Shalizi, Vice President Mary Purvis, Treasurer Daniel Wright, Secretary Carol Brandin, Director Corina Garcia, Director Kirit Patel, Director Harry Turner, Director

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Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . Pages 3-9 Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-31 From Our Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Honorary Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Chamber President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Chamber Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Galleta Meadows/Sky Art Map . . . . . . . . 11-13 Borrego Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Christmas Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Explore On Two Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Selfie Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Miss Borrego Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Lodging.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-42 Lodging Day & Night . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-47 Travel Erosion Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-52 Arts & CultuRe . . . . . . . 53-58 Hollywood History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Mid-Century Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-63 Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61, 63, 65 Desert Dwellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

AdvertiseRS’ Index . . . . .66 .66

Cover photo: Alan Parks Location: Beavertail/ Coyote Mountain/ Borrego Valley

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We’Re Glad You’Re HeRe!

f you are reading this you are either in Borrego Springs or planning your next adventure to Borrego Springs. As the Executive Director, who started coming to the area for the annual Borrego Days Desert Festival, it never ceases to amaze me the new things I continually discover about the valley. Borrego Springs is known for being the gateway to the enormous and spectacular Chamber Executive Director Françoise Rhodes at Fonts Point. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, we are the second in the world holiday events and much more. Information Official Designated International Dark Sky is readily available on the Chamber website or Community and home to the famous Sky Art give us a call, and be sure you are signed up for Metal Sculptures that attract visitors from our Chamber Weekly eblast which is always packed with community information. around the world. With all of that said, please make your However, it doesn’t stop there. Our unique community offers visitors the opportunity to first stop the Borrego Springs Chamber of push their relax button and actually do it. In Commerce and Welcome Center on Palm Borrego Springs you’ll find resorts, RV resorts, Canyon Drive. We have everything you’ll need camping, hotels, spas, dining and shopping to along with a knowledgeable and friendly team fit every lifestyle and budget. We have top- to help make your Borrego Springs adventure ranked golf courses, miles of hiking–biking into a true experience explaining our hashtag and equestrian trails, tennis, arts and culture, #embraceborrego . See you in Borrego mid-century modern architecture and not a Springs! stoplight or big box store to be found. In fact, we even have a ‘Selfie Guide’ making it easy for you to find the locals’ favorite photo ops, and yes, we are very pet friendly! Borrego Springs also has a county airport, grocery stores, gas stations, banks, Executive Director community parks, a seasonal Friday Certified Borrego Springs Farmers’ Market in Christmas Circle and a Chamber of wonderful small-town vibe that we are proud Commerce of and treasure. Our seasons are packed with events beginning with the Chambers Annual Borrego For more information Days Desert Festival kicking off the season on the Borrego Springs every October. We’re proud to be home to Chamber of Commerce the Borrego Springs Film Festival, cycling please scan our QR code: events, art festivals, theatre productions,

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Galleta Meadows Sky Art Sculptures

ittle did Dennis Avery know that his passion for free-standing art would quickly become the most sought-after attraction for visitors of all ages when visiting Borrego Springs. Spread over 1,500 plus acres of undeveloped desert land, over 100 larger-than-life creations roam the valley floor and welcome the public to discover and enjoy art outdoors. These gifts of visionary town benefactor Dennis Avery and crafted from metal by sculptor Ricardo Breceda are so life-like in their desert surroundings that you’ll proba-

bly wait for them to move. Camels, sloths, llamas, wild horses, sabre tooth tigers, mammoths, giant birds, wild pigs, sheep, tortoises and yes, the famous dragon, seem to coexist despite time and rivalries. Breceda’s creations also include sculptural representations of Homo sapiens, including Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza, who is said to have trekked through this desert on his way to San Francisco. When viewing the sculptures don’t be surprised if time stands still, until of course you pose for the ultimate selfie.

For more information, refer to the Sky Art map on the following two pages or contact the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce at 760-767-5555 or on the web at visitborrego.com.

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Sky Art Map FT Sky Art Inspired by Fossil Treasures of the Anza-Borrego Desert HN Sky Art Inspired by the History and Nature of the Anza-Borrego Desert WF Sky Art Inspired by Whim and Fantasy FT-1 Giant Tortoise

HN-1 Gold Miner and Saguaro

FT-2 African Elephant

HN-2 Spanish Padre

FT-3 Camelids—Llamas and Camelops

HN-3 1946 Willys Jeep

FT-4 Harlan’s Ground Sloth/ Camelops

HN-4 Indian Head

FT-5 Gracile Sabertooth Cat/ Peccary/ Merriam’s Tapir

HN-5 Bighorn Sheep

FT-6 Shasta Ground Sloth FT-7 Gomphothere/ Camelops/ Giant Tortoise FT-8 Gracile Sabertooth Cat/ Extinct Horse

HN-6 Scorpion/Grasshopper HN-7 Farm Workers HN-8 Capt. Juan Bautista de Anza WF-1 Serpent WF-2 Velociraptor

FT-9 Aiolornis in Nest

WF-3 Spinosaurus

FT-10 Extinct Horse

WF-4 Carnotaurus/Allosaurus

FT-11 Columbian Mammoth

WF-5 Utahraptor

FT-12 Aiolornis w/ Prey

WF-6 Tyrannosaurus rex

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For information aboutabout the various sculptures, purchase Quick Guide For information the various sculptures, purchasea acopy copyofofthe the laminated laminated Quick Guide to Sky Art Metalin Sculptures Borrego Diana Lindsay. Available to Sky Art Metal Sculptures Borrego in Springs byValley DianabyLindsay. Available from from merchants merchants in Borrego Valley and at the StateChamber Park Visitor Center. in Borrego Springs and at the Borrego Springs Commerce & Welcome For information about the various sculptures, purchase aofcopy of the laminated QuickCenter. Guide to Sky Art Metal Sculptures in Borrego Valley by Diana Lindsay. Available from merchants in Borrego Valley and at the State Park Visitor Center.

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Borrego Days Desert Fes

id you know the desert has seasons? Hot in the summer where life slows down to a crawl, then fabulous from October to mid-May. And when the weather cools the community roars back to life with our first major event, the Borrego Days Desert Festival. Started in 1966, business owners and residents saw an increasing number of visitors from other states coming to Borrego Springs to escape the cold winter and enjoy the beautiful desert sunshine. With these visitors (nicknamed snowbirds) came economic growth, tourism and a lively atmosphere felt by all. Community leaders quickly realized how important the snowbirds were to the area and felt that a season opening festival welcoming snowbirds and visitors back to Borrego Springs was the perfect way to officially launch the new season.

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Festival – It’s a Tradition! This year marks the 57th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival, a family friendly weekend held at the iconic Christmas Circle celebrating six months of perfect desert weather. Produced by the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center, attendees enjoy two days of live entertainment, car show, adult beer garden, crafts, artists, food, kids zone and lots of surprises. So join us for Borrego Days and let the season begin!

For more information on the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce please scan our QR code:

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Christmas Circle Com

WheRe Locals and Vis

very community has a park where people gather to people watch, meet friends, enjoy live events, share wedding vows, have family reunions and simply embrace nature. In Borrego Springs that place is Christmas Circle, a uniquely round park that offers something for locals and visitors, children, teens and grownups. Originating in the early 1950s, the land was donated by the DiGiorgio family in honor of A.A. Burnand. Time passed and the park developed into what locals refer to as “the hub of the community.” Christmas Circle is covered with a thick layer of luscious green grass and beautiful mature trees offering plenty of shade for park goers when there to use the gazebo, stage, picnic tables, kitchen, or public restrooms and all with plenty of parking. So why named Christmas Circle? There

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are several theories but local sources say the most likely is the park was named after the cattle brand with the word XMAS inside a circle. If you look at the street signs in Borrego Springs many of the roads are named after cattle brands as ranching dates back to the 1700s when ranchers regularly moved herds between coastal, mountain, and desert lands which they owned or leased and as the weather determined the viability of pasturage. Today those ranches are long gone, but their legacy lives on throughout California. In 1997 the park property was deeded to a new (and current) 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, the Christmas Circle Community Park, Inc. and is home to many of

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Visitors Come to Play Borrego’s signature events including the Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival, sponsored by the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce and marking the official start of the popular desert season. Other happenings include the weekly Farmer’s Market, Annual Circle of Art Show and many more. Today this wonderful Borrego Springs icon is maintained by grants and private donations and welcomes events. To donate or learn more about Christmas Circle Community Park please call (760) 289-9595.

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Exploring BorRego Spr

or the cycling enthusiasts of all levels, bicycling in Borrego Springs can be quite an adventure. We’ve listed three routes exploring different areas to ride at your leisure. All routes begin and end at the Borrego Springs Chamber of

Commerce, where you’ll find a friendly staff to help answer your questions about the area. Restrooms are located at the Chamber and can also be found at Christmas Circle, which you’ll pass on two of the routes.

These routes were designed by bicyclists and not by the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce. We remind you to wear a helmet and take water.

North Loop

9.5 miles – completely flat route

1. LEFT out of the Chamber parking lot on to STIRRUP ROAD (no street sign) 2. CURVE LEFT – now on CIRCLE J ROAD 3. RIGHT at the yield sign onto BORREGO SPRINGS ROAD 4. At the 3.2 mile mark CURVE RIGHT on HENDERSON CANYON ROAD 5. Around the 4.4 mile mark RIGHT at intersection onto DIGORGIO ROAD and turn immediately LEFT onto HENDERSON CANYON ROAD 6. Around the 5.4 mile mark RIGHT onto BORREGO VALLEY ROAD 7. Around the 8.3 mile mark RIGHT at stop sign onto PALM CANYON DRIVE 8. You’ll see the Chamber coming up on your RIGHT, back to the parking lot!

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de Anza Golf Estates Loop

7.5 miles – slight uphill grade in the beginning and then flat the remainder of the route

1. RIGHT out of Chamber parking lot and immediate RIGHT onto PALM CANYON DRIVE 2. Follow the road as it curves around Christmas Circle and continue on PALM CANYON DRIVE 3. RIGHT onto OCOTILLO CIRCLE

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Springs On Two Wheels 4. CURVE RIGHT at the Y intersection – you are now on LAZY S 5. Enter de Anza Golf Estates 6. RIGHT at intersection onto MONTEZUMA DRIVE 7. CURVE LEFT no on YAQUI ROAD 8. RIGHT at intersection onto CATARINA –stay on CATARINA through many curves 9. LEFT on SAN YSIDRO 10. RIGHT onto BORREGO SPRINGS ROAD 11. RIGHT at yield sign and go ¾ of the way around Christmas Circle and right onto PALM CANYON DRIVE 12. Chamber is up ahead on your LEFT

South Loop

10.6 miles – mostly flat with a slight grade for approximately two miles on Borrego Springs Road

1. RIGHT out of Chamber parking lot 2. Immediately turn LEFT at PALM CANYON DRIVE 3. RIGHT at DIGORGIO ROAD 4. LEFT at intersection onto TILTING T ROAD 5. RIGHT at intersection onto BORREGO VALLEY ROAD 6. Road curves to the right 7. RIGHT on BORREGO SPRINGS ROAD 8. RIGHT at yield sign around Christmas Circle to 2nd RIGHT onto PALM CANYON ROAD 9. Chamber is up ahead on your LEFT

**Please note: The mileage figures were measured with a vehicle and may be slightly different from your bike’s computer. Some roads do not have bike lanes. Bicyclers are riding at their own risk and must abide by county/state laws and rules governing all roads.

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Selfie Guide

orrego Springs offers so many “perfect locations” for the ultimate selfie that we asked the locals what their top favorites are. Enjoy the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce’s “Selfie Guide.” Special thanks to Miss Borrego Hannah Lynne Strate for helping us with the Guide and showing us her own perspective on fun camera angles. All locations are free and open to the public. We suggest you read the tips so they are easier to find and navigate. Remember to use #embraceborrego when posting on social media.

1. Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce Sky Art Creatures

The creatures are located near the parking lot in the back of the Chamber. While at the Chamber come in and say hello and pick up all types of information about the area.

1 2. Christmas Circle Welcome to Borrego Springs Sign Christmas Circle Park is easy to find on Palm Canyon Drive, a beautiful green circle of grass with park benches, restrooms and more.

3. ABDNHA Borrego Botanical Garden

For those interested in experiencing desert foliage without going into the desert this botanical garden is beautiful, factual and interesting with an easy walking path. Located next to Carlee’s on Palm Canyon Drive.

3 4. Galleta Meadows Sky Art Sculptures – Dragon

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With over one hundred metal sculptures scattered throughout the valley, the dragon is probably the most popular for selfies. The dragon is north on Borrego Springs Road off of Christmas Circle. Please, no climbing on the statues! @EMBRACEBORREGO • BORREGO SPRINGS

5. AnzaBorrego Desert State Park Sign

There are several of these signs throughout the valley, but this one is near the Visitor Center road which will be your next stop. Located at the base of the mountain on Palm Canyon Drive.

6. Coyote Canyon

Coyote Canyon is in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and a popular hiking area. Off of Palm Canyon Drive go north on Di Giorgio Road until the pavement ends and where your adventure begins. The road is open to any vehicle until you reach the Desert Gardens. After that 4-wheel drive is suggested because the sand gets looser the farther you drive in. You never know what will be blooming or what animals will be roaming in this hidden gem so have your selfie smile ready.

7. Borrego Springs Mural

Located rather inconspicuously at the west entrance of The Center Mall, this spectacular tile mural is definitely a must see. The mural has 1,000 different shades of color and was created by Nancy N. Colbath with 100,000 individual pieces.

8. Rams Hill Golf Course Viewpoint

Please note some locations might be closed due to weather or other circumstances. These designated locations are suggestions only and are not the responsibility of the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce, as visitors to these sites are doing so at their own risk.

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Miss BorRego Springs

annah Lynne Strate, 18, and a senior at Borrego Springs High School, is this year’s Miss Borrego Springs. Hannah moved to Borrego Springs at age 11 and entered sixth grade. After graduating high school, her plans are to earn an Associate’s Degree at Palomar Community College and and then transfer to Cal State San Marcos for her BSN. She hopes to become a pediatric registered nurse. “Since I was a little girl, it has been my dream to be able to work inside of a hospital with young children,” Hannah said. “Being accepted into college has been another step closer for my dream career to become possible.” Hannah was crowned Miss Borrego Springs 2022-23 on Oct. 15, 2022. “I have been so honored to represent my community this year,” she said. “Becoming Miss Borrego has become one of my biggest achievements since I have lived here. To me, being Miss Borrego is not about how you look or how much makeup you have on, it is about your determination and passion for your community.” Hannah said serving as a role model has been heartwarming and described being involved in the community as an “exciting experience” where she has learned new things and met new people. “I will always cherish the fond memories that this year has brought for me,” Hannah said. “My mom told me in the beginning of this experience that being part of Miss Borrego is a ‘right of passage’ in this small town, and she sure was right.”

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he sights and sounds of travel include the delicious tastes of food and Borrego Springs has you covered! Our restaurants serve a wide array of tempting choices that range from five-star to casual dining, poolside delights and full service bars. Visitors and locals enjoy steak houses to continental cuisine, ice cream parlors, cafes and intimate bistros. Locally owned and operated also means fabulous pizzas, American cuisine and sweet tooth satisfiers. In Borrego Springs there’s something for everyone and every budget. VISITBORREGO.COM •

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760-767-3262 • 660 Palm Canyon Dr. Borrego Springs, California

We’Re Food Enthusiasts

Like our loyal customers, we’re food enthusiasts, and we make it our mission to ensure that every dish that comes out of our kitchen is made to order with the skill and expertise you’d expect from your neighborhood family restaurant. With so many diverse menu options, you’ll never order the same entree twice! Whether you’re meeting a group of friends or attending a large party, Carlee’s offers a complete bar with many options from which to choose. Our professional bartenders will assist you with your selection, or if you’re feeling creative, we’ll mix you up something yummy from our own recipes. So whether you prefer cold, refreshing beer, a fine selection of vino, or a tasty mixed cocktail, we’re here to serve you.

Soups

 CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD Simply, The Best Around!

 CHINO’S HOMEMADE CHILI  COLD SEAFOOD GAZPACHO

Salads

All Salads are served on a Large 13” Platter and made with a Blend of Romaine Lettuce Baby Spinach and Iceberg Lettuce. You can add Grilled Flatbread for $2.00  SEAFOOD SALAD Bay Shrimp, Krab, Avocado, Tomato & Red Onion  COBB SALAD Turkey, Bacon, Tomato, Avocado, Egg & Bleu Cheese

 JERK CHICKEN SALAD Caribbean Jerk Chicken, Bell Peppers, Sliced Almonds Mandarin Oranges with a Sweet & Zesty Vinaigrette  HONEY ENCRUSTED SALMON Encrusted in Honey & Chipotle Tortilla Strips, with Sundried Cranberries, Chopped Walnuts, Diced Pineapple and a Strawberry Vinaigrette  GREEK SALAD With Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese, Pepperoncini’s, Artichoke Hearts, Cucumbers and a Feta Cheese Vinaigrette

Southwestern ChicKen Caesar

 CHEF SALAD Turkey, Ham, Swiss, Cheddar, Egg & Tomato  SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN CAESAR Tortilla Strips, Black Beans, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Avocado and a Special Lime Caesar Dressing  STUFFED TOMATO & AVOCADO Stuffed with Tuna Salad Served on a bed of Lettuce & Mandarin Oranges  FIESTA SALAD Topped with seasoned ground beef, tortilla chips, Tomato, Green Onion, Black Olives, Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses, Sour Cream and a side of Salsa

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 VEGAN CAPRESE Tofu seasoned, grilled and then chilled served with tomato and fresh Basil then drizzled with balsamic vinegar and a Chile citrus vinaigrette  GRILLED FLATBREAD With Chipotle Mayo, Sliced Tomato, Fresh Basil Leaves, Roasted Bell Peppers, Drizzled with Pesto and Sprinkled with Chevre

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 CHICKEN & SPINACH FLATBREAD Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto & Parmesan

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 STEAK BITES Marinated N.Y. Strip on Garlic Bread with a Spicy BBQ Dipping Sauce

Shrimp Bacon FlatbRead

 SHRIMP CAKES Tiger Prawn Cakes served with a cilantro & Chile aioli  RANCHERO NACHOS Chips & Cheese topped with Chino’s Beans--Ranch Style Beans with Grilled Bell Peppers, Jalapenos, Red Onions and Tomatoes, Topped with Sour Cream  CALAMARI RINGS Italian breaded & served with a Sweet & Spicy Chile Sauce  COWBOY BITES Breaded Cheese, Corn, Bacon & Chives with Ranch and Chipotle aioli

 PORTOBELLO PIZZAS Two Large Portobello Mushrooms filled with a seasoned Tomato Sauce, Fresh Basil & Garlic. Topped with Melted Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheese  IDAHO NACHOS Onion Battered Potato Wedges topped with Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses, Green Onions, Black Beans, Avocado & Sour Cream

 CHICKEN TENDERS Served with Ranch. Spicy or Sweet & Spicy +$0.50  POTATO SKINS

 MOZZARELLA STICKS  CHILI CHEESE FRIES A Huge Plate Topped with Homemade Chili, Cheese & Onions

 CHEESY GARLIC BREAD Served with Marinara Dipping Sauce

 SHRIMP COCKTAIL Six Tiger Prawns Topped with Bay Shrimp

 ONION RINGS Gourmet Breaded

 SHRIMP & BACON FLATBREAD Pesto, Parmesan, Cherry Tomatoes & Red Onion  STUFFED MUSHROOMS Stuffed with Italian Sausage & Pesto. Topped with Melted Parmesan. Sauted in a Balsamic Vinaigrette & Served with Grilled Flatbread  SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP Made Fresh! Spinach & Artichoke Hearts with a blend of Mozzarella, parmesan and topped with chevre. Served w/ 2 Grilled Flatbreads  JUMBO CHICKEN WINGS Spicy, BBQ, Teriyaki or Sweet & Spic

 CARLEE’S SUPREME PIZZA Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Onion, Mushroom, Black Olives, Green & Red Bell Peppers  MEAT LOVERS PIZZA Pepperoni, Sausage, Ham & Salami  CHICKEN & ARTICHOKE PIZZA Grilled Chicken & Artichoke Hearts with Pesto Sauce  CHEESE PIZZA

Pizzas

Choose Thick or Thin Crust. Our Thin Crust is Vegan & Gluten Free. Extra Items add $1.25 for Meats & Portobello Mushrooms. Add $.75 for vegetables. Pepperoni, Sausage, Ham, Salami, Onion, Red & Green Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Jalapenos, Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms, Black Olives, Artichoke Hearts, Pineapple, Cilantro & Sun Dried Tomatoes Traditional Pizza Sauce, Pesto and Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto. There is a 50¢ charge for Pizza Take Out orders.  HAWAIIAN PIZZA Ham & Pineapple. Ask For Shaved

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 CARLEE’S GREEK PIZZA Spinach (Under the Mozzarella), Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Artichoke Hearts, Tomatoes, Red Onions and Pepperoncini Peppers  VEGETARIAN PIZZA Tomato, Basil, Portobello Mushrooms, Artichoke Hearts Black Olives, Green, Yellow & Red Bell Peppers  BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA Grilled BBQ Chicken, Red Onions & Cilantro with BBQ Sauce  CARLEE’S MARGHERITA PIZZA Tomato, Portobello Mushroom, Onion, Garlic & Basil

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All Burgers are Half Pounders of Angus Beef All Burgers, Sandwiches and Grinders are served with a side. Choices include: Beer Battered French Fries, Cottage Cheese, Homemade Potato Chips, Cole Slaw, House Salad or Sliced Tomato. You can substitute Onion Rings for an additional $1.50 ADD A Fried Egg to any Burger for $1.50  CARLEE’S BURGER Bacon, Avocado & Cheddar  ORTEGA BURGER $11.99 Mild Green Chiles & Cheddar  CHEESEBURGER $11.29 Served with Cheddar. Swiss available on request  BBQ BACON CHEESEBURGER Smothered in BBQ Sauce with Bacon & Swiss  JALAPENO BURGER Topped with Grilled Jalapenos & Cheddar  HAWAIIAN BURGER Glazed with Teriyaki Sauce & Grilled Pineapple  BAJA BURGER Grilled pickle, onions, Avo, Chipotle Mayo, Swiss & Cheddar on Ciabatta

Baja Burger

 VEGGIE BURGER “Garden Burger” served on a Ciabatta Roll

Sandwiches

 STEAK SANDWICH A Charbroiled 8 oz. New York Strip

 BEYOND BURGER Vegan Patty served with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Avo on ciabatta

 SMOKED PULLED PORK Topped with Cole slaw, homemade fried onions & a tangy BBQ

 BORREGO BURGER Bacon & Cheddar

 PHILLY CHEESE STEAK

 AVOCADO BURGER Avocado & Cheddar  PATTY MELT Sautéed Onions & Swiss, Served on Grilled Rye  MUSHROOM SWISS BURGER Sautéed Mushrooms & Swiss  GRILLED ONION BURGER Loaded with Grilled Onions & Topped with Swiss  BLACK-N-BLEU BURGER Cajun Blackened & Topped with Melted Bleu Cheese  TURKEY BURGER Served on a Ciabatta Roll  PORTOBELLO BURGER Large Portobello Marinated in Balsamic with Mozzarella served on a Ciabatta Roll  CHILI SIZE Open Faced Burger Smothered in a Full Cup of Chili, Cheese & Onions

 FRENCH DIP  TURKEY REUBEN Grilled Turkey topped with Melted Swiss & Cole Slaw  CENTER CUT SIRLOIN Our center cut sirloin sliced and fanned atop a Ciabatta Roll Bleu Cheese Crumbles, lightly breaded & fried onions. Served w/ a Sweet Onion Curry Sauce  SMOKED CUBAN A Traditional Cuban Sandwich with our Smoked Pulled Pork  CLASSIC CLUB Turkey, Ham, Bacon, Cheddar, Swiss, Lettuce & Tomato  REUBEN We Slow Roast our own Corned Beef to Perfection!

MoRe Sandwiches & WRaps

 BLTA Loaded with Bacon and we add Avocado

 DELI SANDWICH Stacked with your choice of Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef or Tuna Salad  THE TORPEDO Loads of Turkey, Ham, Salami, Swiss & Cheddar on a Sourdough Roll  GRILLED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU Topped with Grilled Ham & Melted Swiss

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 FRISCO Grilled Roast Beef & Turkey, Melted Swiss & Cheddar with Sautéed Onions

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 EL NINO Grilled Salmon on Ciabatta with cabbage, Pico de Gallo, chipotle aioli & cheddar  THAI CHICKEN WRAP Thai seasoned Chicken with a toasted Sesame dressing carrots, cabbage, red bell peppers, cucumbers, lettuce and La Choy noodles.  FISH SANDWICH 2 Fillets of Atlantic Cod  TUNA MELT Grilled with Melted Cheddar on Rye  GRILLED HAM & CHEESE  FRISCO Grilled Roast Beef & Turkey, Melted Swiss & Cheddar with Sautéed Onions  BREAST OF CHICKEN SANDWICH  BAJA CHICKEN Grilled Pickles, Onions, Avocado, Chipotle Mayo, Swiss & Cheddar on Ciabatta  CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP Your Favorite Salad wrapped up with a special sauce.  CALIFORNIA VEGGIE WRAP Baby Spinach, Red Onions, Yellow Bell Peppers, Black Beans, Chevre tossed in a house vinaigrette & served with a side of Chipotle Mayo  TUNA SALAD ON A CROISSANT  1/2 SANDWICH & CUP OF SOUP Tuna Salad, Turkey, Ham or Roast Beef

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Baked Open Faced on a Sourdough Roll A Blend of Red Wine Vinegar, Mayo & Seasonings is served on Turkey & Swiss through Chicken & Sun Dried Tomato  TURKEY & SWISS With Red Onion, Lettuce & Tomato

 STEAK QUESADILLA An 8oz Top Sirloin Grilled in our Homemade Salsa  FISH & CHIPS 3 Atlantic Cod Fillets with Cole Slaw & Homemade Potato Chips

 HAM, SALAMI, SWISS & CHEDDAR With Red Onion, Lettuce & Tomato  SWEET ONION, TURKEY & SALAMI With Parmesan, Pickles, Tomatoes, Avocado and Chino’s Sweet Onion Dressing  MEATBALL SUB 10 Italian Meatballs topped with Marinara & Mozzarella

 SOUTHWEST CHICKEN QUESADILLA Spicy BBQ with Grilled Onions & Peppers  MACHO MAN QUESADILLA Half Pound of Seasoned Ground Beef, Bl. Beans & Rice

BeveRages

 ROAST BEEF & CHEDDAR With Red Onion, Lettuce & Tomato  CHICKEN & SUN DRIED TOMATO With Baby Spinach, Red Onion & Swiss  SPICY PIZZA Pepperoni & Hot Italian Sausage with Mozzarella & Marinara  VEGGIE GRINDER Artichoke Hearts, Black Olives, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers over Marinara

Luncheon Entrées

 SHRIMP BASKET Deep Fried Shrimp with Cole Slaw & Homemade Potato Chips

 Pepsi  Diet Pepsi  Sierra Mist  Mug Root Beer  Dr. Pepper  Mountain Dew  Wild Cherry Pepsi  Pink Lemonade  Iced Tea  Raspberry Iced Tea  Coffee & Herbal Teas  Aquafina Bottled Water  San Pellegrino Mineral Water

Juices

 Orange  Cranberry  Grapefruit  Pineapple

Wine

 FISH TACOS Two Tacos with our own sauce served with Rice & Cole Slaw With Beer Battered Shrimp

 House--Salmon Creek  B.V. Coastal Glass  Forest Glen Pinot Grigio  Monterey Canyon Pinot Noir  Ravenswood Zinfandel  Clos du Bois

YOUR LOCAL BAR & GRILL OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Kitchen Hours 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Extended Hours in Bar

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he perfect accommodations might be an upscale resort, vacation rental, hotel, RV resort, pet-friendly lodging or a campground. In Borrego Springs you’ll find it all and for every budget. So no matter what type of lodging you’re looking for, pack up the kids, pets, and all of your toys for an experience like none other in the hidden gem of the desert, Borrego Springs.

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WELCOME TO BORREGO SPRINGS RESORT & SPA Experience the beauty and luxury of our resort and spa situated in the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Enjoy high-end amenities, a full-serfull-ser vice spa, outdoor heated pool, a fully-appointed fitness center, and much more during your stay. At Borrego Springs Resort, we truly have something to offer everyone. Food lovers enjoy a fresh, farm-to-fork dining experience at The Arches, and everyone enjoys a relaxing treatment at our tranquil Spa Serenity. Come visit our paradise in the desert.

100 Beautifully Appointed Guest Rooms and Suites

The Arches Restaurant Happy Hour from 2pm to 6pm

Heated Outdoor Pool with Cabanas

Spa Serenity Massages and Facial Treatments

1112 Tilting T Drive Borrego Springs, CA 92004 • Phone: 760-767-5700 • BorregoSpringsResort.com

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Discover e Original 1950’s Desert Hideaway! Experience Borrego

Make Friends to Last a Lifetime

Gol Tournaments

Casual & Fine Dining

Member Special Events

Fitness Center

Discovery Memberships Starting at $200

Tours Available

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Borrego’s Resorts

orrego Springs is a truly exceptional destination. Surrounded by the unique majesty of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego plays host to hundreds of thousands of visitors annually and our resorts play a huge role in doing it all

with style. Whatever your idea is of a great resort experience, you are likely to find it in Borrego. And, of course, each of those experiences is wrapped in the genuine hospitality for which Borrego has become famous! Here is a snapshot of our resort community.

Borrego Springs Resort & Spa

With stunning views and only minutes from downtown Borrego, the Borrego Springs Resort & Spa offers guests spacious rooms with patios/balconies, tennis courts, swimming pools, jacuzzi’s, dining and the relaxing Serenity Spa. (760) 767-5700 • borregospringsresort.com

Borrego Valley Inn

A serene and peaceful 15-room Southwest style inn, Borrego Valley Inn offers beautiful native gardens, exceptional desert views, a clothing-optional swimming pool, private patios and an abundant continental breakfast. (760) 767-0311 • highwaywestvacations.com

La Casa Del Zorro

Rich in history and charm, La Casa del Zorro has been carefully restored to capture the romance and style of its past while offering all the amenities expected of a full-service luxury resort: exceptional food, five swimming pools and 4 tennis courts and 8 Pickleball courts. (760) 767-0100 • www.lacasadelzorro.com

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De Anza Country Club

What country clubs were designed to be, De Anza Country Club does. It offers a championship golf course, excellent dining, condo and home rentals to accommodate your stay and play needs and world-class service. (760) 767-5577 • deanzacountryclub.com

The Palms At Indian Head

A classic mid-century style desert hotel, The Palms at Indian Head boasts an Olympic-sized swimming pool, full service bar and restaurant. Private and surrounded by expansive desert views. 760-767-7788 • Thepalmsatindianhead.com

Palm Canyon Hotel & Rv Resort

Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort offers a relaxed, Western-style resort hotel with RV facilities, two pools, restaurant, snack store, on-site laundry and full-service bar. (760) 767-5341 • highwaywestvacations.com

The Springs At Borrego

Come stay in comfortable, fully furnished, park model tiny homes in The Springs at Borrego, a five-star resort and golf course with saltwater swimming pool, hot mineral baths, tennis courts and more. (760) 767-0004 • springsatborrego.com

Rams Hill Resort

With a championship golf course designed by Tom Fazio as its centerpiece, Rams Hill Resort offers stay and play packages, an exceptional restaurant with an extensive wine list, pro shop and magnificent views of the Santa Rosa Mountains. (760) 767-3500 • www.ramshill.com

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Borrego Holiday Homes

This peaceful desert community and RV resort features “tiny homes” and RV sites available for rent by the night, week, month or year. Manufactured homes and park models are for sale. (760) 767-3285 • borregoholidayhome.com

Borrego Springs Motel

Just two blocks from the shops and restaurants around Christmas Circle, this seasonal, solar-powered, vintage motel offers modern, affordable rooms, an outdoor swimming pool and is a short drive from Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. (760) 767-4339 • borregospringsmotel.com

Hacienda Del Sol

This recently renovated 20-unit hotel is dog-friendly and spread over 10 acres, featuring a 40-foot pool. It is set in the heart of Borrego Springs, steps from entertainment and services. (760) 440-4778 . www.haciendaborrego.com

Oasis Inn

Revisit the past in this 1950s-style motel and find the serenity you’ve been looking for. Remodeled retro motel rooms, RV accommodations, heated pool, spa, free WiFi, and barbecue area. Within walking distance of Borrego Springs village. (760) 767-5409 • www.oasisinnborrego.com

RoadRunner Club

Own or rent a beautiful, affordable manufactured home in this pet-friendly paradise with access to a members-only 18-hold executive golf course and putting green. This 55+ luxury golf community offers low golf rates for homeowners. (760) 767-5374 • www.roadrunnerclub.com

Stanlunds Inn & Suites

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RV Sites The Springs at Borrego RV Resort & Golf Course

Borrego’s most unique RV camping experience can be found at Springs at Borrego. An RV paradise that features 163 spacious, full hook-up RV sites with double pedestals between each site and 3 fully-furnished “tiny homes” for rent. (760) 767-0004 springsatborrego.com

Borrego Holiday Homes

Feel at home in the peaceful desert community and RV resort, Borrego Holiday Homes. Known for their “tiny homes” and RV sites, Borrego Holiday Homes provide seasonal and long-term lot rentals at affordable prices. (760) 767-3285 borregoholidayhome.com

Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort

A TripAdvisor Hall of Fame winning hotel & RV resort, Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort allows you to immerse yourself in the Wild West, with vintage inspired trailer rentals, airstream rentals, and hotel rooms available for rent. Adjacent to the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Palm Canyon Oasis. (760) 767-5341 highwaywestvacations.com

Leapin’ Lizard RV Ranch

Known as the premier RV resort for the Ocotillo Wells and Anza-Borrego Desert area, Leapin’ Lizard RV Ranch offers 60 spaces with sewer, water and power hookups in a secure fenced area, available for daily, weekly or monthly rental. Leapin’ Lizard RV Ranch is the perfect venue for adventure seekers with a wide array of outdoors activities at your disposal. (619) 508-3468 VISITBORREGO.COM • @EMBRACEBORREGO • BORREGO SPRINGS 41

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he Borrego Valley has exceptional scenery that by day has plenty of places in which to play. Surrounded by the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, visitors will find countless hiking and camping destinations while discovering endless places to explore our desert’s treasures. During the day take your time and savor this unique and vibrant community, whether strolling our streets or cycling along our many bike paths, but when the sunlight descends be prepared to be dazzled by Borrego’s star filled skies. Both Borrego Springs and the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park are official Dark Sky areas. So when you visit, don’t be in a hurry to rush home, instead stay to watch the other half of the show—the constellations that sparkle in the universe above. VISITBORREGO.COM •

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Explore These Amazing Places!

Le t California Overland Take You There!

760-767-1232

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California Overland is a licensed concessionaire of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Passenger Carrier Permit TCP18546S.

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Erosion ROad Time TRavel Driving Tour

he 600,000 acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a vast wonderland of nature’s beauty and terrain that dates back millions of years. It also offers adventure seekers miles and miles of hiking trails and dirt roads that are often comprised of soft sand, large boulders and other hazards. However there’s another way to enjoy this same experience from the comfort of your air conditioned vehicle, the driving tour of Erosion Road. Erosion Road is also known as S-22 (Borrego-Salton Sea Way), which runs between Highway 86 and the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitors Center on Palm Canyon Drive in Borrego Springs. **This 21 mile driving tour has 12 different turn-outs, some with easy signage and parking, and others with dirt and sandy roads. This hour long adventure (depending on how often you stop and revel in the jawdropping views) will take travelers back in time when the area was covered in grassy marshes, lakes and streams and when

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sloths, mammoths and sabre-toothed cats roamed the land. Many of the turnoffs are easy to find with visible signage, however mapped-out mileage-markers will help travelers find the not so obvious turnoffs all beholding a variety of stunning views of gorges, vistas, canyons, mountains, badlands, and earthquake faults. Sights include Font’s Point, Coyote Mountain, Clark Dry Lake, Borrego Badlands and more. If you’re lucky you might catch a glimpse of the bighorn sheep, mountain lions, coyotes and other animals who call the desert home. However you choose to experience Erosion Road, make sure it’s on your list of the many things to do and see while visiting Borrego Springs. Downloadable maps are offered on the State Park website parks.ca.gov, or stop by the Borrego Springs Chamber / Welcome Center for an easy to read printed version. **Always check road conditions with the State Park before leaving the paved highway.

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hopping in Borrego Springs is as unique as its surroundings. With no “big box” stores or the typical mall we seem to find everywhere; Borrego Springs instead offers exclusive individualized shopping venues. Browse our one-of-a-kind boutiques and shops and let our friendly and knowledgeable staff show you everything from outdoor gear to housewares, gourmet wines to hand-crafted jewelry and accessories, children’s books and toys to incredible art, pottery, and of course something to wear for any occasion.

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ook around and you’ll see why artists of all methods love Borrego Springs. With breathtaking and inspiring views that dramatically change colors as the day progresses, Borrego welcomes artists from around the world who either call Borrego Springs home or visit annually. The vibrant arts and culture scene includes performing arts and education opportunities, live theatre, art galleries, photography studios, sculptures and local crafts. It’s always fascinating to see how the area inspires the creativity in others. VISITBORREGO.COM •

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Borrego’s Hollywood History

orrego Springs has a long history with Hollywood and film makers from around the world who find the region’s location a versatile backdrop for their various stories. The town’s film history begins in 1920 with a feature length film depicting the rescue of a damsel in distress using an iconic touring car of the times, the Maxwell Touring Car. Once filming started in Borrego Springs it didn’t take long for celebrities to discover the Hoberg Resort (now The Palms at Indianhead) which became a well-known Hollywood hideout in the late 40’s to early 50’s as a place for the famous to escape their hordes of fans. Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, Marilyn Monroe, Raymond Burr, Charles Laughton, and Lon Chaney Jr. are just a few of the luminaries who wanted to get away from the Studios to relax and let loose! Soon this wonderful getaway called Borrego Springs evolved into a place to live for celebrities such as Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon and Burgess Meredith to name a few. Filming in Borrego Springs offered directors an immense range of landscapes that varied enough to substitute for many localities around

the world. Films such as THE DESERT FOX (1951) used Borrego’s deserts rather than go all the way to the North African Sahara Desert to produce this iconic WWII war film about General Erwin Rommel and with Los Angeles only about a 3–4-hour drive from studios to shooting locations, financially it made perfect sense. In recent years Borrego Springs has seen television crews film episodes for many series such as the X-FILES, which came to shoot two episodes of their iconic series in 2000 and 2002. BANACEK (1972), a detective series with George Peppard and DYING ROOM ONLY (1973) a murder mystery with Clois Leachman. Even big box films like SCORPION KING (2002) with Dwayne Johnson as the sword wielding hero and Ewan McGregor playing Jesus Christ and the Anti-Christ in LAST DAYS IN THE DESERT (2015) used our desert backdrop to help tell their stories effectively for their audiences. Today independent film makers from many states and countries use our area for commercials and small films prompting Borrego Springs to hold its own annual film festival celebrating the independent film makers of today. From film, to photo shoots and music videos, Borrego Springs continues and welcomes its Hollywood connection! Join us for the Annual Borrego Springs Film Festival when we celebrate filmmaking in our desert. For more information visit BorregoSpringsFilmFestival.org. Written by local historian Fred Jee

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BorRego Springs WheRe StaRS ARe Meant To Be Seen On Friday, July 31, 2009, Borrego Springs was designated by the International DarkSky Association (IDA) as only the second official International Dark Sky Community on earth—and the first in California. While not perfectly dark, Borrego skies offer views of the heavens that are not visible to 22 million people living along the urbanized coast of Southern California. The International Dark Sky Places Program promotes preservation and

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protection of night skies across the globe. It aims to protect locations of exceptional nighttime visages for future generations while inspiring res ponsible lighting policies and public education to stimulate respect for the night sky. To learn more about Borrego Springs Dark Sky Community and what this entails please contact the Borrego Dark Sky Coalition at abdnha.org/borregodarksky/ or by calling 760-767-3052.

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The Borrego Art Institute Visit our gallery, gift shop, and the ArtPark gardens with fresh produce 3.76" available when in season. Please join us for shows, classes, and other events. Go to our website for exhibit information, programs, and our opening hours. borregoartinstitute.org

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2024 Season

The Suits

Nostalgia, Vocal Quartet... Thursday, January 18

Barbara Padilla

Operatic Superstar... Thursday, February 1

Mary Elizabeth Bowden Tuesday, February 27

Season Membership $100 Individual Tickets $35 (Call for information)

with Chrysalis Chamber Players...

Maria & Sergei Teleshev

Father-Daughter Accordion Duo... Tuesday, March 19, 2024 www.BorregoConcerts.org Post Office Box 2426 We gratefully thank our Corporate Sponsors for their generous support

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Discover Mid-Century ARChitectuRe

s Palm Springs grew in popularity Hollywood icons were soon in search of a new hideaway to relax, play golf and have fun. It was Borrego Springs that welcomed the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Bing Crosby, John Wayne, Lon Chaney Jr., James Dean, the Rat Pack and Burgess Meredith, to name a few. Along with the many famous faces came Mid-Century Modern homes known today by some as Desert Modern. Springing up in 1945 until the late 1960s, this unique architectural style is defined by large glass windows, flat planes combined with striking angles and what we refer to today as open concept centered on nature and simplicity. In Borrego Springs you’ll find residential and commercial builds from famed mod-

ernist architects Richard Zerbe, William Cody, Leo Raffaeilli, Cliff May, William Krisel and Henry Hester. We don’t have a map to guide you, but some designs you’ll spot on Palm Canyon Drive in plain sight. However, we suggest you start where it all began at de Anza Country Club, whose private clubhouse was designed by Richard Zerbe and Hal Martinez. Take your time and drive through de Anza Golf Estates to experience the beautiful Mid-Century Desert Modern homes scattered within the country club. But don’t stop there because more homes can be found in the surrounding neighborhoods, and who knows maybe the mid-century home you’ve always wanted is right here in Borrego Springs!

Stanlunds Inn & Suites

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very wonderful experience begins with service and the services offered. In Borrego Springs our services are a significant factor in the “Borrego Experience” because life dictates that we’re not always sure when we’ll need something. Our established community offers a variety of professional services, many of which you’ll find in this guide. However, if you still need help finding a specific business remember to call the Chamber, because we’re here to help! 760-767-5555. VISITBORREGO.COM •

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571 Palm Canyon Dr. Suite A Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760.767.5414 www.yourcvb.com

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Anza Borrego Desert Natural History Association 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-3098 abdnha.org See ad, page 62 Anza-Borrego Foundation ABF State Park Store, 587 Palm Canyon Dr., Ste. 110, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-465-2605 theabf.org Visitor Center Store, 200 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-4205 parks.ca.gov See ad, Page 2 Anza Borrego Foundation (State Park) 587 Palm Canyon Drive, #122, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-0446 theabf.org See ad, page 47 The Bargain Barn - American Legion Post #853 Just off Christmas Circle on Avenida Sureste, Borrego Springs (443) 497-1455 thebargainbarn853@gmail.com See ad, Page 51, 52 Big Horn Burgers & Shakes 221 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-5341 ext. 154 highwaywestvacations.com/properties/ palmcanyon See ad, page 24 Bighorn Fudge Company The Fudge Factory At The Center, 590 Palm Canyon Drive, PO Box 1945, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-5407 bighornfudge.com borregoboz.sbcglobal.net See ad, Page 53 VISITBORREGO.COM •

Borrego Art Institute 665 Palm Canyon Drive/P.O. Box 2383, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-5152 Gallery@borregoartinstitute.org BorregoArtInstitute.org See ad, page 57 Borrego Basic “Circle of Art” borregobasic.org See ad, page 55 Borrego Holiday Homes 351 Palm Canyon Drive/P.O. Box 1978, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-3285 borregoholidayhome.com See ad, page 42 Borrego Night Sky Tours Dennis Mammana P.O. Box 2071, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 dennis@borregonightskytours.com or dennis@ mammana.com BorregoNightSkyTours.com See ad, page 44 Borrego Outfitters The Mall, 579-E Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-3502 BorregoOutfitters.com See ad, Page 53 Borrego Pool Supply 648-A Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-975-1354 See ad, page 62 Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors’ Bureau 786 Palm Canyon Drive/P.O. Box 420, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-5555 BorregoSpringsChamber.com See ad, page 65 @EMBRACEBORREGO • BORREGO SPRINGS 61

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ALL YOUR POOL NEEDS

Computerized Water Testing Equipment & Installation Weekly Service Pool & Spa Repairs Pool Chemicals

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Inflatables & Toys Water Aerobics Gear

760-975-1354

648A Palm Canyon Dr. (behind Coldwell Banker) borregopoolsply@aol.com Insured by Allied Insurance

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Borrego Springs Community Concert Association P.O. Box 2426, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-440-5117 BorregoConcerts.org See ad, page 57 Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center 590 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-4275 bspac.org See ad, page 57 Borrego Springs Resort & Spa 1112 Tilting T Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 888-826-7734 760-767-5700 borregospringsresort.com See ad, page 33

California Overland 760-767-1232 californiaoverland.com See ad, page 44 Carlee’s Bar & Grill 660 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-3262 See ad, page 67 • See menus, pages 28-31 Community Valley Bank 571 Palm Canyon Drive, Suite A, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-5414 yourcvb.com See ad, page 60 De Anza Country Club 509 Catarina Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-5105 ext. 4 memberservices@deanzacountryclub.com See ads, pages 34-35

Borrego Valley Endowment Fund 575 Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 1225, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 bvefund.org See ads, pages 62

Frugal Coyote 590 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-4608 See ad, page 52

Borrego Valley Realty 587 Palm Canyon Drive #104, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-1121 mary@borregovalleyrealty.com BorregoValleyRealty.com

Hacienda Del Sol 610 Palm Canyon Drive Borrego Springs, CA 92004 (760) 440-4778 haciendaborrego.com See ad, page 55

Borrego Valley Inn 405 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-0311 highwaywestvacations.com/properties/ borregovalleyinn See ad, page 38

La Casa Del Zorro 3845 Yaqui Pass Road, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-0100 LaCasaDelZorro.com See ads, pages 60, 68

Borrego Village Association BorregoExperience.com BorregoVillageAssociation.org See ad, page 56 VISITBORREGO.COM •

Laidlaw Plumbing P.O. Box 2705, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-7723 laidlawplumbing@yahoo.com See ad, page 62 @EMBRACEBORREGO • BORREGO SPRINGS 63

Desert DwelleRS

he Borrego valley is filled with a Snake and so many variety of fascinating creatures more. Ornithology or that bring wildlife experts, photographers, amateur researchers and birding is of course students from around the world to this the study of birds. area. From bobcats to coyotes, snakes, At various times the tortoises, foxes and jackrabbits, the desert throughout has a fascinating ecosystem teaming with year over 300 wildlife. When it comes to visitor viewing, species of birds two of the more popular groups that will call the area Swainson’s Some come to the area are herpetologists and home. Hawk ornithologists. PHOTO BY: HAL COHEN Herpetology or herping is the study of traditional feathered friends stay reptiles. More than 70 here year-round, while species of snakes, lizards others only to rest as and amphibians are found they continue on their in Anza-Borrego. Most journey to nesting regions. frequently seen by visitors Barn Owls, Roadrunners is the Zebra-tailed Lizard, and Hummingbirds are however we also have everywhere; however the Southern California we also have Warblers, Legless Lizard, Western Verdin, Flycatchers and the Banded Gecko, Glossy Bighorn sheep spectacular Swainson’s Hawk migration. Seeing our wildlife may be tricky as many are out in the early mornings and dusk, however one never knows when a coyote will cross your path, bighorn sheep will be seen on the mountain side or a lizard will be sitting on a nearby rock. Wildlife viewing stations are found throughout the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, featuring a magnificent assortment of animals that roam freely over the diverse desert terrain in the valley they call home. Remember they are wild so please keep your distance and just enjoy the show.

Harris’s antelope squirrels

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Leapin’ Lizard RV Ranch Siegfried & Deborah Traviss 5929 Kunkler Ln., Ocotillo Wells Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-4526 leapinlizardrvranch.com

Stanlunds Inn & Suites 2771 Borrego Springs Rd., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-5501 stanlunds.com See ad, page 33

Oasis Inn Borrego 366 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-5409 OasisInnBorrego.com

The Center Mall 587 & 590 Palm Canyon Dr. Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Food * Retail * Services * Health centermallnews.com See ad, page 52

O’Shun’s Orchard LLC Montezuma Valley Market 37552 Montezuma Valley Road, Ranchita, CA 92066 619-693-7536 mike@oshunsorchard.com oshunsorchard.com Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort 221 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-5341 Palmcanyonrvresort.com See ad, page 42 Rams Hill Golf & Resorts 1818 Rams Hill Rd., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-3500 info@ramshillgolf.com ramshill.com See ad, page 46 Red Ocotillo 721 Avenida Sureste, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-7400 redocotillo.com See menu, pages 25-27 RoadRunner Club 1010 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-914-2324 roadrunnerclub.com See ad, page 40 VISITBORREGO.COM •

The Palms At Indian Head 2220 Hoberg Rd., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-7788 thepalmsatindianhead.com coyotesteakhouse.com See ads, page 24 The Red Ocotillo 721 Avenida Sureste, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-7400 redocotillo.com See menus, pages 25-27 The Springs at Borrego 2255 Di Giorgio Road, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-0004/866-330-0003 springsatborrego.com See ad, page 40 Tubs Coin-Op Laundromat 571 Palm Canyon Drive, Suite C, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-7723 See ad, page 62

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Visit borregospringschamber.com or call 760-767-5555.

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American Legion/Bargain Barn . . . . . . 51 Anza Borrego Desert Natural History Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Anza Borrego Foundation. . . . . . . . . 2, 47 Big Horn Burgers & Shakes. . . . . . . . . . 24 Borrego Art Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Borrego Basic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Borrego Holiday Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Borrego Night Sky Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Borrego Outfitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Borrego Pool Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors’ Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Borrego Springs Community Concert Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Borrego Springs Film Festival . . . . . . . . 55 Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center. . 57 Borrego Springs Resort & Spa. . . . . . . . 33 Borrego Valley Endowment Fund. . . . 62 Borrego Valley Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Borrego Village Association. . . . . . . . . . 56 California Overland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Carlee’s Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-31 Carlee’s Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Community Valley Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 66 VISITBORREGO.COM •

Frugal Coyote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

De Anza Country Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Hacienda del Sol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

La Casa Del Zorro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 68 Laidlaw Plumbing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort. . . . . . 34

Rams Hill Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Red Ocotillo Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27 Reliance Public Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Roadrunner Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Stanlunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Sun Belt Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

The Borrego Art Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . 57 The Center Mall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 The Palms/Coyote Steakhouse. . . . . . . 24 The Springs at Borrego. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Tubs Coin-Op Laundromat. . . . . . . . . . . 62

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