December 30, 2025
Spring Flowers in Winter | Anza Borrego Desert
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Borrego Springs, in San Diego County, is experiencing an unusual winter wildflower bloom. Henderson Canyon is already colorful—just about a 90-minute drive from San Diego. (ABDNHA)
Spring Flowers in Winter Borrego Springs
As the year comes to a close and the New Year begins, Borrego Springs is experiencing something both beautiful and unusual: spring-like wildflowers blooming in late December and early January. Large flower fields along Henderson Canyon Road are already vibrant and full—conditions more typical of peak spring bloom. This post explains what’s happening right now, where to see the flowers, and how to plan a visit during this rare winter window.
Winter Wildflowers Are Blooming Now
A recent video shared with NBC 7 shows expansive wildflower fields in full color—something rarely seen this time of year. The footage was provided by the Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association, highlighting just how unusual and vibrant current conditions are.
Watch the NBC 7 Video
Below is the video aired by NBC 7 featuring the current winter bloom in Borrego Springs:
Plan a New Year Visit Early
Because blooms are already underway heading into January, interest in Borrego Springs is building earlier than usual. Accommodations and popular weekends can book quickly when flowers appear outside the normal season.
If you’re thinking about a New Year getaway, now is a good time to make plans and book early. Winter blooms can fade as quickly as they appear, and this end-of-year display is a rare opportunity to see the desert looking like spring at the start of January.
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Holiday Gift Event in Borrego Springs On Sunday, December 14 , families gathered at Christmas Circle for the annual Santa at the Circle Gift Giveaway , a holiday event organized by OLAX – Organización de Latinx de Borrego Springs in collaboration with community partners. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived at the event aboard a Borrego Springs's San Diego County fire truck , while the Grinch made an appearance in a decorated truck , interacting with children throughout the afternoon. Holiday music played during the event, creating a seasonal backdrop as families moved through the activities. The Event was Open to all Families Children met Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos, received a stuffed animal, and then walked through a decorated toy tunnel , where they selected a gift to take home. Free cookies and hot chocolate were provided for everyone. Volunteers assisted with greeting families, guiding children through each station, and supporting gift distribution to ensure that each child received an age-appropriate gift in an organized and efficient way. Volunteers included members of OLAX , Miss Borrego and the Princesses , and S-Interact students , a Rotary–Soroptimist youth service group. Their coordination helped the event run smoothly and safely. The Santa at the Circle Gift Giveaway reflected continued community collaboration in Borrego Springs, bringing together local organizations, volunteers, and families for a shared holiday tradition.
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