You may have heard of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in Southern California. The park is beautiful and otherworldly, and it's not just a spot for day trips. The larger town of Borrego Springs, CA is an ideal spot for a calming natural getaway, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Come along as we explore one of the best small towns in Southern California for a weekend getaway in SoCal!

If you're a nature lover, or just a traveler looking to slow down and see the bigger picture...

...Borrego Springs offers just the landscape to do that.

La Casa del Zorro Resort & Spa, nestled right in Borrego Springs, is a perfect home base for your trip.

Divided into individual little casitas, this hotel provides a private space for you to unwind. Some of the casitas have their own private pools for completely unencumbered relaxation. For this reason (and lots of others too!), La Casa del Zorro is known as one of the best resorts in Southern California.

There are three different dining options on-site at the hotel...

... as well as a spa for that deep tissue massage after hiking in the park all day.

Within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, there are things to enjoy for nature lovers of all skill levels.

Low-impact explorers can stroll along the landscape, spotting beautiful wildflowers and picnicking at scenic overlooks.

Those looking for a more rigorous adventure can choose from a wide selection of hiking trails, and exploring the beautiful desert landscape.

From certain viewpoints, you can sometimes spot hot air balloons floating over the badlands. These views alone are part of what makes a visit here one of the best day trips in Southern California.

The beautiful nature of the town isn't just viewable from the park.

This incredible starscape is viewable from almost anywhere in Borrego Springs.

Sometimes people travel for adventure and sometimes they travel to unwind. In Borrego Springs you have the unique opportunity to do both. Whether you go exploring in the Aza-Borrego State Park or float lazily in your private casita pool (or both!), you'll leave Southern California feeling refreshed. This is one fun, small-town getaway in SoCal!

Have you ever been to Borrego Springs, CA? Would you agree that it is one of the best small towns in Southern California? What are some of your favorite things to do in Borrego Springs? We'd love to read about your experience in the comments section!

If you enjoy the great outdoors, you'll definitely want to read our article about state parks in Southern California that will knock your socks off. Any one of them would make a wonderful weekend getaway in SoCal.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/southern-california/state-parks-so-cal/

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