An unincorporated area of northeast San Diego County, Borrego Springs has a long and colorful history, The village of Borrego Springs is uniquely surrounded and protected by the amazing 600,000 acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Here in San Diego county's only desert community, the nearest stoplight is fifty miles away. Borrego Springs is California's first Dark Sky Community. There are no big box or chain stores. The slower, uncomplicated pace, the scenic beauty and the human scale of Borrego combine to produce a rustic, authentic desert experience, a special place, in all seasons.