The Ocotillo House Local Guide
Activities
Sky Sailing
31930 California 79Feeling adventurous? http://www.skysailing.com/
Rams Hill Golf Club accepts public-play tee time reservations up to 30 days in advance.
Rams Hill Golf Club lodging
1881 Rams Hill RdRams Hill Golf Club accepts public-play tee time reservations up to 30 days in advance.
Check out the work of local artists, organic produce in the Art Park and watch for events.
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Borrego Art Institute
665 Palm Canyon DrCheck out the work of local artists, organic produce in the Art Park and watch for events.
Wine Tasting
Shadow Mountain Vineyards
34680 CA-79Hawk Watch Winery
27054 Chihuahua Valley RdPlaces of Interest
Julian is a historic gold mining town famous for its apples and superb apple pie. It's a beautiful 45 min scenic drive.
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Julian
Julian is a historic gold mining town famous for its apples and superb apple pie. It's a beautiful 45 min scenic drive.
Although rundown, the Salton Sea is a marvel as the largest lake in California and one of the largest inland seas in the world. Outside of the sure size of the stinky Salton Sea it's worth a visit as it oddly sits at 227 feet below sea level and has awesome surrounding attractions.
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Salton Sea
Although rundown, the Salton Sea is a marvel as the largest lake in California and one of the largest inland seas in the world. Outside of the sure size of the stinky Salton Sea it's worth a visit as it oddly sits at 227 feet below sea level and has awesome surrounding attractions.
Among the best views in all of California. Use a 4WD vehicle. Don't follow GPS directions, they are not accurate. Rather Google directions. https://californiathroughmylens.com/fonts-point/
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Fonts Point
Among the best views in all of California. Use a 4WD vehicle. Don't follow GPS directions, they are not accurate. Rather Google directions. https://californiathroughmylens.com/fonts-point/
The labyrinth is a walking meditation, a path of prayer and an archetypal blueprint where psyche meets Spirit.
It has only one path that leads from the outer edge in a circuitous way to the center.There are no tricks to it and no dead ends. Unlike a maze where you lose your way, the labyrinth is a spiritual tool that can help you find your way.
Walking the Labyrinth quiets the mind, opens the heart and grounds the body.
Generally there are three stages to the walk: releasing on the way in, receiving in the center and returning when you follow the return path back out of the labyrinth. Symbolically, and sometimes actually, you are taking back out into the world that which you have received.
St Barnabas Episcopal Church
2680 Country Club RdThe labyrinth is a walking meditation, a path of prayer and an archetypal blueprint where psyche meets Spirit.
It has only one path that leads from the outer edge in a circuitous way to the center.There are no tricks to it and no dead ends. Unlike a maze where you lose your way, the labyrinth is a spiritual tool that can help you find your way.
Walking the Labyrinth quiets the mind, opens the heart and grounds the body.
Generally there are three stages to the walk: releasing on the way in, receiving in the center and returning when you follow the return path back out of the labyrinth. Symbolically, and sometimes actually, you are taking back out into the world that which you have received.
Sightseeing
At a length of 597–750 feet, it is the world's largest curved, all-wood trestle. Goat Canyon Trestle was built in 1933 as part of the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway, after one of the many tunnels through the Carrizo Gorge collapsed.
Carrizo Gorge / Goat Canyon Trestle Bridge
At a length of 597–750 feet, it is the world's largest curved, all-wood trestle. Goat Canyon Trestle was built in 1933 as part of the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway, after one of the many tunnels through the Carrizo Gorge collapsed.
Galleta Meadows, California
1700-1844 Borrego Springs RdHiking
Simply named The Slot, this narrow siltstone canyon provides one of the most exciting hikes in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This 0.8-mike trek is capped off with a passage beneath a gravity-defying rock span. This short hike has just 100 feet of elevation loss, but the memory will be much more profound. The best directions I've seen are found here: https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/the-slot-anza-borrego-desert/
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Slot Canyon Trail
California 78Simply named The Slot, this narrow siltstone canyon provides one of the most exciting hikes in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This 0.8-mike trek is capped off with a passage beneath a gravity-defying rock span. This short hike has just 100 feet of elevation loss, but the memory will be much more profound. The best directions I've seen are found here: https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/the-slot-anza-borrego-desert/
Fun 4wd ride through the was to a moderate hike with gorgeous views. Stop at the Iron Door bar for a beverage.
Wind Caves Trailhead
2ndFun 4wd ride through the was to a moderate hike with gorgeous views. Stop at the Iron Door bar for a beverage.
Cactus Loop Trail
5908-5960 Yaqui Pass RdFairly easy scenic hike for all.
You can get to the Monteros (or grinding bowls) without need for 4wd. Picotraphs require 4WD. Moderate/easy hike, amazing to see. Gorgeous views and flora/fauna.
Pictographs Trailhead
unnamed RoadYou can get to the Monteros (or grinding bowls) without need for 4wd. Picotraphs require 4WD. Moderate/easy hike, amazing to see. Gorgeous views and flora/fauna.
Gorgeous hike with great vistas. Moderately strenuous and you can make it as long or as short as you like by extending it over to Clark Dry Lake to the west. The trail was used by Cahuilla Indians between 1000 BC and 1000 AD. Still debate over its name... could be named for the multitude of switchbacks, or for the drinking habits of traders that used the trail to come to Borrego to wet their whistles!
Alcoholic Pass
Gorgeous hike with great vistas. Moderately strenuous and you can make it as long or as short as you like by extending it over to Clark Dry Lake to the west. The trail was used by Cahuilla Indians between 1000 BC and 1000 AD. Still debate over its name... could be named for the multitude of switchbacks, or for the drinking habits of traders that used the trail to come to Borrego to wet their whistles!
Food scene
Pablito's Mexican Bar & Grill
590 Palm Canyon DrWe love the Pescado a la Diabla!
If you are looking for somewhere a bit more upscale for dinner, there is a beautiful outdoor courtyard. Grab a seat by the fountain or fireplace. Check restaurant for live music.
The Fox Bistro (previously The Butterfield Room)
3845 Yaqui Pass RoadIf you are looking for somewhere a bit more upscale for dinner, there is a beautiful outdoor courtyard. Grab a seat by the fountain or fireplace. Check restaurant for live music.
Craving a beer and shot, and maybe a game of pool? This is your spot!
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Carlee's
660 Palm Canyon DrCraving a beer and shot, and maybe a game of pool? This is your spot!
Red Ocotillo
721 Ave SuresteGreat outside seating area with lots of fresh organic options.
Great food and cocktails. Menu changes daily. We love the pizzas and sometimes they deliver. Call for details.
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Kesling's Kitchen
665 Palm Canyon DrGreat food and cocktails. Menu changes daily. We love the pizzas and sometimes they deliver. Call for details.
Load up on sweets, from candy, to pastries to ice cream, from this local family business.
Bighorn Fudge Company
590 Palm Canyon DrLoad up on sweets, from candy, to pastries to ice cream, from this local family business.
We always have a good time here. Marini's are ice cold. The burger is the best thing on the menu.
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Coyote Steakhouse
2220 Hoberg RdWe always have a good time here. Marini's are ice cold. The burger is the best thing on the menu.
Shops and Markets
Best market (and one of only two) in town. You'll find everything you need plus a ton of stuff you didn't know you needed either! Great for gifts and souvenirs too.
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Center Market
590 Palm Canyon DrBest market (and one of only two) in town. You'll find everything you need plus a ton of stuff you didn't know you needed either! Great for gifts and souvenirs too.
Borrego Outfitters
579 Palm Canyon DrLove this shop for well-curated mid century pieces like pottery, furniture, dinnerware and collectables. Also vintage clothing finds and records.
The House of Borrego Springs
628 Palm Canyon DriveLove this shop for well-curated mid century pieces like pottery, furniture, dinnerware and collectables. Also vintage clothing finds and records.