Galleta Meadows

Sculpture · Borrego Springs

Galleta Meadows

Sculpture · Borrego Springs

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Borrego Springs, CA 92004

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Explore a stunning desert landscape filled with over 130 whimsical metal sculptures by artist Ricardo Breceda, from dinosaurs to elegant horses, all just a couple of hours from San Diego.  

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Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Get directions

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"Driving along the remote SoCA S-3 highway, you might spy a horse as it rears off to the side of the road. Then, rising out of the flat desert landscape, an elephant appears. Alarmingly close by, a T-Rex bears its maw chasing a saber-tooth tiger. This is not a mirage, but the work of artist/welder Ricardo Breceda, whose sculptures dot the Anza-Borrego Desert two hours east of San Diego. Dennis Avery, the now-deceased land owner of Galleta Meadows Estates in Borrego Springs (and heir to the Avery labels fortune), envisioned the idea of adding ‘free-standing art’ to his property with original steel welded sculptures created by ‘Perris Jurassic Park’ owner/artist/welder Ricardo Breceda based in Perris, California. Sprinkled throughout the small town of Borrego Springs are over 130 meticulously crafted metal sculptures. Elephants, raptors, mammoths, sloths, and saber-toothed tigers prowl the desert off Borrego Springs Road north and south of the town proper. From ground-hugging desert tortoises to rearing horses, each rust-colored sculpture is filled with intricate detail—from the curling eyelashes of 10-foot high elephants to the shaved metal fur of the equally imposing sloths. In 2019, the Under the Sun Foundation took over management of the Galleta Meadows Estate site, including Breceda’s sculptures. As large as these sculptures are, they can be tricky to find. The Under the Sun Foundation website has a helpful online map. Elephants, sloths, camels, and raptors roam the roads north off Borrego Springs Road toward Henderson Canyon Road. South of Borrego Springs, Borrego Springs Road becomes S-3 as it slides toward Ocotillo Wells. Wild horses and raptors border the highway here before Yaqui Pass Road." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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120+ sculptures inspired by prehistoric creatures spread out over several acres of canyon land.

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Mitch K

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Excellent sculptures throughout the dessert. Can drive into area be respectful of property..owner gives permission... stay on paths already made & use car or walk around

Miss Jillian

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Great sight seeing spot for the tourist or the local. Arrive by any vehicle you prefer. You won’t be disappointed. All visitors were respectful of everyone arriving and taking photos. That’s the vibe. Respect for the community. 🤙🏻☯️💜

Ya- Ya

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Thanksgiving Sunday--almost no one there. Sunny & serene scene. Fun posing in ao dai dresses. We started at the slot canyon--so beautiful--then this, finally Palm Canyon hike. Dinner at Red Ocotillo. Love Borrego Springs.

c “cfl” lane

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Sculpture in the Meadows run through Borrego Springs both North and South of the roundabout in town. You can drive up to many to get a close view and see the beautiful and detailed works of the artists. This is a must do in the area and worthwhile time spent viewing.

Gretchen Mominee

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This is such a neat place! There are many different sculptures spread across the desert. It’s private land but the owner generously allows visitors to come experience the sculptures, and it’s free to visit.

Rüdiger Gefeke

Google
Spectacular metal sculptures all over the place. We only visited 53 while more than 100 should be out there. Some Google Maps coordinates of certain sculptures are not correct. But that is not a real problem, because you will see most of them from a distance!

Theresa Rice

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A fascinating spot for Milky Way photography. It helps to get a map to find all the sculptures. (Don't get too spooked by the coyotes - they much prefer the jackrabbits.)

Aaron Brlas

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This is one of my favorites of the statues in Borrego Springs. Be sure to check this out and then continue up the road farther from town for even more works of art.