Borrego Springs, California

Borrego Springs, California

Overview
Borrego Springs is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California. The population was 3,429 at the 2010 census, up from 2,535 at the 2000 census. Many residents are seasonal while others remain year round.

Tourism is a major industry in Borrego Springs. There are 4 public golf courses, Tennis Center, horseback riding and much more. The village is a popular destination for "Snow Birds" that migrate annually from the colder climates in winter to enjoy the sunshine of this desert community. There are RV Parks to accommodate every kind of motor home.

The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park visitor's center is located west of town, with the park surrounding the town. This park encompasses more than 600,000 acres (2,400 km2).

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 * Edward William Allread (1909-1997)

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 * Billie Don Bowden (1944-2011)
 * David Lavon Buchanan (1946-1974)
 * Alphonse Burnand (1918-2002)

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 * Juan White Oak Estrada (1869-)
 * Clarence Edward (1893-1952)

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 * Ray Allen Farthing (1927-1968)
 * Alan Bruce Farthing (1950-1968)

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 * John E. Grosekemper (1928-2005)

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 * John Hively (1919-1971)
 * George Hopkins (1928-2010) - plasma physics research using nuclear reactors at General Atomic, PhD in physics from Iowa State University

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 * George Jacob Kuhrts (1923-1995)

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 * Nellie Marr Loper (1876-1966)

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 * Edward Earl Marsh (1926-2008)

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 * Joyce Catherine Rapp (1936-1991)

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 * Charles Starrett (1903-1986) - resident and actor in almost 175 B-western movies

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 * Edward Taylor (1908-1972)