ANZA-BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK You only need to drive two hours from San Diego’s best beaches to discover the beauty and diversity of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The largest state park in California, the 600,000 acres of rugged terrain in Anza-Borrego are your dream desert playground. Head to Borrego Palm Canyon Campground to set up camp and start exploring. Hike the Borrego Palm Canyon and the Slot Canyon Trails and keep an eye out for desert blooms. Swing by the Galleta Meadows Sculptures to see life-size creatures taking over the desert landscape. With endless opportunities for exploration, Anza-Borrego is the ultimate California desert getaway.