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Majestic Vistas .. Anza-Borrego Interlude

Anza-Borrego: Font's Point Photo © Alice Joyce

One of the most compelling aspects to emerge when exploring Anza-Borrego is the striking contrast between the State Park’s sweeping vistas and the diminutive flora and fauna of the desert floor and rugged overlooks. I must confess: I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon. Any expectations I’d formed about Font’s Point were greatly exceeded, as I found myself swept away by the magnificence of the breathtaking canyonland that is one aspect of the vast topography of Anza-Borrego.

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Borrego Springs: Palms at Indian Head

Palms at Indian Head Hotel Pool Photo © Alice Joyce

The town of Borrego Springs is situated in the heart of the northern part of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Among your accommodation choices: RV campgrounds and motels, small hotels and resorts for the golf aficionado. Formerly the Hoberg Resort, the property is renowned as a one-time getaway for movie stars from Marilyn Monroe to Clark Gable, and a safe haven at the time for actors seeking privacy, like Montgomery Clift and Raymond Burr. The current owners stepped in to save the main building and two poolside casitas from being demolished after a fire destroyed many bungalows on the land.

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Serra Retreat Labyrinth Overlooking the Pacific Ocean

Serra Retreat Labyrinth Santa Monica Mountains Photo © Alice Joyce

Perched atop a knoll in the Santa Monica Mountains, Serra Retreat Center is a Catholic retreat operated by the Franciscan Friars. The 23-acre property features lovely landscaped flower gardens, countless terraces for contemplation in blissfully peaceful settings, and a Santa Rosa labyrinth created by Lea Goode-Harris. The center’s hilltop site offers 360 degree views, taking in sweeping vistas of the Pacific Ocean & mountains.

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