Visiting Anza Borrego Desert State Park

Friday, September 11, 2020
Galletta Meadows

California is blessed with many fine state parks and this is one of them and the largest in the state.  It has a variety of areas from Badlands to Sandy washes to mountain high desert.  Some people would call it the Colorado desert or the Sonoran desert you're almost on the western fringes of that area with Palm Springs. Basically you're in a desert environment so you have to be aware of having your own gear to survive if you need to. Common sense, you need to wear sunscreen and bring plenty of bottled water available and some sleeping gear in case your car gets stuck or broke. I would also recommend a basic first aid kit and of course some kind of cactus kit including needle nose pliers tweezers maybe duct tape to remove cactus needles.

 
My husband and I live in California coast and really enjoy getting outdoors, hiking, and discovering new places. I googled state parks near San Diego and Anza-Borrego was one of the first state parks that came up on my search. We got there around noon on a Saturday and left around 5:00 pm, obviously just a quick day trip. I wish we could've stayed longer! I was so jealous of those staying to camp. I imagine all the stars that could be seen at night while knowing you're in the desert is an incredible sight.

 

The Anza-Borrego Dessert is absolutely beautiful! It is truly a remarkable experience walking through this area. I felt I was in an old western film and could not stop taking pictures of the scenic nature all around.





 

Be prepared for the heat, especially if you are coming from a coastal city.  It's very dry so it might not feel so hot at first, but after walking around a bit, you'll feel it.  Bring lot of water!    There are a few restaurants about half a mile from the visitors center so there are places to dine either after your visit or before.  





This is becoming a popular destination for SoCal locals and tourists . If you haven't been yet just go it's definitely a new memory in the books.  You could spend a couple hours out here or a full day. Highly recommend Galleta Meadows!

 

17 comments:

  1. This is a little known treasure and a fun way to see nature. It looks like you had a great time and a new way to see California.

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  2. What a cool spot! I always have fun exploring state parks. I'd so go here if I'm in the area.

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  3. That is such an incredible place! It has a really cool vibe that I think would be so much fun to experiene with the family.

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  4. The state parks in your area are so different than those in my area! I love exploring the California parks and this one looks like it would be so much fun.

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  5. We have been just about everywhere in Southern California and I can't believe we missed Anza-Borrego Desert. It looks like so much fun for young and old alike to explore. I guess we have to make another trip back to the San Diego area. :)

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  6. This looks like a fun place to visit! Love all of the cool sculptures.

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  7. What a fun visit! I've never been to a desert before, but this is lovely! I would totally visit if I were on the West Coast.

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  8. wow this is a very unique place, those palm trees are stunning. Very interesting now I need to plan a visit.

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  9. Wow! This is FUN-tastic! Now I want to visit Anza-Borrego Dessert! The place really looks wonderful!

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  10. OMG! How beautiful is this park! My kids will love it for sure!

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  11. This looks beautiful! I had no clue this existed. My kids would think the statues are really cool.

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  12. Fascinating! What a gorgeous experience this must have been. I would love to be able to see this with my own eyes!

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  13. This looks like such an interesting place to visit. I would love to visit my family.

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  14. That looks like a fun and exciting place to visit and explore. I hope we get to visit CA someday. -LYNNDEE

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  15. That is a beautiful park. I would love to see that sometime. I love being able to see all those fun items that were made. That dragon is really cool.

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  16. This park looks so beautiful and a perfect place with open space to social distance.

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  17. It looks like a great place to visit! I lived in California years ago, but I don't think we ever went there. I would love to see it in person, but I don't think I could take the heat.

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