Completely surrounded by the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the San Diego County community of Borrego Springs provides accommodations and facilities for visitors who enjoy golf, tennis, and exploring the desert. The town's economy also benefits from agriculture, such as grapefruit, lemons, oranges, and nursery stock. Its name comes from the desert bighorn sheep, called a "borrego" in Spanish.
According to the 2000 census, the Borrego Springs ZIP code, 92004, contains 2,856 residents. This includes both Borrego Springs and some outlying areas, including the tiny community of Ocotillo Wells, located 16 miles to the southeast.
Site includes local business directory, lodging, dining, arts and entertainment, links to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and other recreational activities. www.borregosprings.org
Sells desert and southwestern art by both local and non-local artists. Information about artists represented, currently featured works, and posters from the annual "Circle of Art" show. www.borregoart.com
Information about the desert and Borrego Springs by resident Kat Gibson. Includes information about the park, community, events, organizations, businesses, and links to internet resources about the area. la.znet.com/~kat/borregospringsinfo.htm