City: San Diego, CA

Category: Annual Events & Festivals

Telephone: (760) 767-4684 (recorded wildf

Description: When spring comes to the desert, the colorful flowers can be a wonderful contrast to the otherwise stark environment. It’s a short blooming season and worth the drive. If you haven’t visited Anza-Borrego “for the flowers,” you must do so at least once. Pack your camera, sunscreen, and sense of wonder. Flowers do not bloom on a strict schedule, so should rains come early, the blooms will, too. And not all species of desert plants bloom simultaneously. A call to the park’s visitor center can give you the status of the blooms. There are plenty of roadside opportunities for viewing the flowers, but if you love nature and flowers, you’ll want to visit the information center at the park. There’s a $6.00 fee to enter the park beyond the visitor center and various charges for camping. See our Parks chapter if you’re a hiker or camper and want more information about outdoor opportunities at the park.