Ricardo Breceda Gallery & Sculpture Garden

Ricardo Breceda - Accidental Artist

Ricardo Breceda Gallery & Sculpture Garden is located in Aguanga, California, about 20 miles from Temecula. This is where Ricardo displays and sell his sculptures.
Galletta Meadows Estates has about 130 metal sculptures spread within 5 square miles in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

The Incredible Sculptures of Ricardo Breceda

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339-Rustic Metal Sculptures Temecula Ca.

These are some kind of yard art! While travelin' out in these parts Kathee and I came across awesome metal sculptures. They are also positioned along Hwy 79 from Temecula to Julian, Ca.

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Renowned metal sculptor Ricardo Breceda, creator of the life-sized metal horses seen jumping over the hills above Highway 79 in Temecula, has been ordered to leave his sculpture garden at the Vail Lake Resort by the Rancho California Water District.

Breceda, who has operated his sculpture garden at the resort for the past three and one-half years, said he was surprised when he was handed a 30-day notice to quit by the Rancho California Water District, owners of the Vail Lake Resort.

For many motorists the horses in the hills above Temecula has been an attraction and made the news many times. Breceda’s sculptures line the Anza-Borrego Highway are known throughout the world. They bring many visitors and photographers to the nearby desert community.

The eviction will not interrupt Breceda’s sculpturing work that is done at his workshop along Interstate 215 in Perris. He added he is now in the process of buying 20 acres of land in nearby Aguanga along Highway 79. He said he wouldn’t consider relocating his gallery to another area or public land near Temecula.

By accident, Breceda ran into two men who knew how to make rough out metal sculptures. He soon went into a steel welding business with them along Interstate 215 in Perris. In the next six-months he designed and welded together a large rough dinosaur made out of rusty tin.

He gave the big dinosaur sculpture to his daughter at Christmas. She said she was pleased with the gift that helped launch a career for her dad.

Anza Borrego - Metal Sculptures in Borrego Springs

Maybe one of the most unique and most talked about features of Anza Borrego isn't the natural beauty, but more of man made art. In the low desert a small city named Borrego Springs has some of the most amazing sculptures I have seen to date. Comprised of steal, these sculptures of fictional creatures, modern animals, prehistoric dinosaurs, and mythical creatures lace the desert like hidden gems to be found.

These sculptures an amazing mix of craftsmanship, design, and location. The desert background almost makes them look like they were walking next to you.

Thus when in the area, explore the desert and let us know what you find. And by all means, please tell us what is your favorite? Is it the Jeep, The Sea Serpent, The Phoenix, The T-Rex, or something different? We can't wait to hear from you soon and see your photos.

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