ABDNHA Visitor Plaza
Explore the ABDNHA Visitor Plaza: Your Adventure Begins Here!
The ABDNHA Visitor Plaza is the perfect starting point for your journey into Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Located just outside the ABDNHA Desert Nature Center, the plaza is open during daylight hours and offers 12 informative panels, each rich with details about the region’s unique history, wildlife, and geology. A large map of Anza-Borrego provides the ideal guide to plan your next hike, scenic drive, or exploration. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning adventurer, the plaza is designed to inspire and inform, offering insights into the beauty and wonder of the desert.
Start your adventure at the ABDNHA Visitor Plaza—where every trail begins with discovery!
Check Out The Large Anza Borrego Desert Region Map!
The large map of the Anza-Borrego Desert Region displayed at the ABDNHA Visitor Plaza provides visitors with a comprehensive view of the desert’s key locations and nearby areas. This detailed map helps orient visitors, offering insights into the vast landscape and its many trails, landmarks, and points of interest. With this map, you’ll get a clearer sense of how close you are to popular attractions like the Borrego Badlands, Font’s Point, and the Borrego Palm Canyon. For further exploration, guidebooks and additional resources are available inside the ABDNHA Nature Center shop.
What You Will Learn at the Visitor Plaza
Desert Wildlife: Learn about the animals that call the Anza-Borrego Desert home, including bighorn sheep, coyotes, and lizards, and discover tips for wildlife observation.
Plant Life: Explore the adaptive strategies of desert plants, from resilient cacti to the vibrant spring wildflowers.
Geology: Uncover the fascinating geological forces that have shaped the region, from the iconic badlands to dramatic canyons.
Map of Anza-Borrego: Use the giant map of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to plan your adventure and explore key locations.
Local History: Dive into the human history of Borrego Valley, from indigenous cultures to the modern development of Borrego Springs.
Birdwatching & Hawkwatch: Discover the rich birdlife of the area, including migratory species like the Swainson's Hawk, and learn where to best observe them during the Borrego Valley Hawkwatch.
Seasonal Events: Stay informed about seasonal events like spring wildflower blooms, guided hikes, and stargazing nights.
Things to Do: Get recommendations for hiking trails, scenic drives, and other must-see attractions around Borrego Springs.
And Much More!
Explore More at ABDNHA
Explore the Desert Garden and Visitor Plaza in person, and shop online for local guides and nature-related items anytime.
Explore the Desert Nature Center and Visitor Plaza in person, and shop online for local guides and nature-related items anytime.
The ABDNHA Desert Nature Center is a combination of nature displays, information center, gift shop and bookstore.
Take a stroll through the ABDNHA Desert Garden located just behind the parking lot, and explore a variety of desert plants in this beautiful outdoor space!