# Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Region: Colorado Desert, CA, Ontario, Canada
Coordinates: 33.2586, -116.4
Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city)
Drive from Toronto: Fly into San Diego, then drive about 1.5–2 hours east to Borrego Springs.
Best time: Fall through spring around new moon; summer desert heat is extreme.
Established: International Dark Sky Park designation.

## Overview
Anza-Borrego is California's second-largest state park, and it sits next to Borrego Springs — the world's second International Dark Sky Community. Together they make up one of the most accessible serious dark-sky destinations in Southern California.

## What to see
The summer Milky Way rising over desert badlands, with minimal light pollution from surrounding communities.

## Highlights
- Designated International Dark Sky Park
- Borrego Springs, the neighboring town, is itself an International Dark Sky Community
- Huge park area means you can find a quiet, open spot away from other visitors

## Tips
- You don't need a special permit to find a dark spot — just get away from Borrego Springs' business district and street lighting
- Bring layers; desert nights get cold fast even after a hot day

## Live forecast
View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Anza-Borrego at:
https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=anza-borrego-sp

Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/anza-borrego-sp.json

Source: DarkSky International — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — https://darksky.org/places/anza-borrego-dark-sky-park/

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