Anza Borrego Metal Sculptures

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Anza Borrego Metal Sculptures
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The Anza Borrego Sculptures are like something straight out of a movie. While driving through Borrego Springs there are 130 full size sculptures out in the middle of no where. Great chance for night photography!

Here's a map I made that marks where most of the sculptures are (here).

First, you enter the park and drive through the little city of Borrego Springs. There will be a roundabout you can't miss, so you know you're on the right path. There is nowhere to park to get to the sculptures specifically, so just keep that in mind and the map I made should help. Some of the sculptures you will need to do a little off roading to get up close and personal to (I was in a 4 door sedan and made it just fine). They are very spaced out so driving is a better choice to see them rather than walking, especially if the weather is hot at all.

An artist named Ricardo Breceda placed all of these sculptures out in the desert for all to enjoy.The artworks range from prehistoric mammals to historical characters, dinosaurs, 350-foot-long serpent, etc.

Tip: don't do this during the summer the temperature is WAY to hot to enjoy anything in Anza Borrego. 

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Margaret L
4/19/2022
Dinosaur is the New Black
So much for garden gnomes and pink flamingos, the rusty dinosaurs are the thing out here. You can’t miss them. You’ll find them right ...
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Kendra Smith
4/2/2022
Very cool sculptures, very hot spot
We went to the set that are out in the middle of the desert off Borrego Springs road south and it was quite hot ...
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Tony P
11/10/2021
Inaccurate locations for few northern spots...
Great place to visit. There is an error with a few of the northern sculptures, which were relocated (i.e on coyote way) to junction ...
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Noah Crider
6/18/2020
Art
These sculptures are huge! Super cool to see.
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Scott Sichler
1/9/2018
Desert Art
These sculptures are really fun to see. Very detailed and huge! A definite must see when out in Borrego Springs.
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Sumi Perkovich
7/28/2017
worth the drive
I went solo for the weekend and explored the Anza Borrego Desert, the Galleta Meadows Sculptures, and the small town of Borrego Springs. I ...
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Megan
4/6/2017
Hidden Gem
Completely unexpected sculptures in the middle of nowhere. The most impressive sculpture was the dragon, weaving its body in and out of the sand ...
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