We had a 4 wheel drive vehicle but never put it in 4 wheel drive! It is excellent bc u want to be able to get right up next to the sculptures. The day we went there was only like 4 other cars driving around- so it isn’t like a stream of cars going from sculpture to sculpture. You will be so happy that u went. Wish we had stayed to see the night sky! It is a night sky park! Google it- looks amazing!

We always do them in small groups so you have more time, we think they always look best around dusk, or even partially dark with the right camera since it’s a dark community I would guess you need around 2 hours to get them all in, but that to me would feel a little rushed

No fees. The sculptures are placed along the roads and you just pull off the road to see them and drive on to the next one. I have a small car and was a little nervous at getting stuck in the soft sand, but it wasn't a problem.

The sculptures are either visible from the paved road, or a very short distance off the road. (like 100 feet or so). Most of the time the dirt/sand roads are easily passable by care. This is NOT a 4-wheel drive adventure. Ordinary cars are fine. I have a couple of suggestions...earlier or later in the day are best for weather and sun. Midday sun is hot and glarey. Also, bring a camera with a telephoto lens, or some binoculars, and you will probably see more detail than the people who walk right up to them. I have spend many hours just driving around Borrego Springs and the Anza Borrego desert area, and often never leave the car. It's "desert beautiful". There sculptures are just a few minutes from Christmas Circle, so they are close to town, and easy to get to. Last tip...the are in the west end of the valley, and the mountains just to the west cast a long shadow late in the day. It literally gets darker earlier over there. Not a big problem, in fact a benefit when it's hot. But not as good for pictures after the sun dips behind the mountains.. Enjoy!

You can also pick one up at the resortd

RICARDO BRECEDA Born in Durango Mexico, Ricardo has lived in California for the last 25 years. He has has been creating his (metal) animal kingdom, since the release of the movie Jurassic Park III. His daughter’s enthusiasm over dinosaurs sparked his interest in the creation of these prehistoric beasts. What started as a hobby quickly became a passion to transform metal into incredible life like creations. Since then Ricardo has become a well known sculptor / designer. One of his largest collections can be appreciated in the city of Borrego Springs California where thousands of people from around the world come to see what everyone is talking about. They find out it is much bigger and amazing than what they have heard.