ROAD TRIP: IDYLLWILD
At over 5000 feet in elevation, “Mile High Idyllwild” is a favorite day trip for locals and travelers alike. The 80-minute drive passes spectacular vista points as you climb from the desert floor and reach deep into the San Jacinto Mountains. Once...
MORNING BIKE RIDES
Before the sun heats up and the pool at Santiago becomes irresistible, one of our favorite morning activities is to grab the bikes and head out exploring some of the great neighborhoods of Palm Springs. With wide flat streets and plenty of bike...
OUTDOOR DINING PALM SPRINGS
It's hard to beat dining outside under palm trees with mountain views and blue skies in the oasis called Palm Springs. Enjoying a warm meal and a chilled cocktail, with a gorgeous California sunset in the background, is a vacation must. These local...
DESERT STARGAZING
One of the most striking desert experiences is looking up at the night sky and seeing the abundant stars and heavenly bodies above you. With the restriction of street lamps, Palm Springs has preserved the natural beauty of the night sky nurturing this...
HEAR IT LIVE
After a day of sun and pool, it’s finally time to relax. You may know all about Palm Springs’ many fine restaurants and fun, man-filled bars but did you know Palm Springs also hosts many live music venues? From blues to jazz to Broadway torch...
Windmill Tours in Palm Springs
There are few welcoming parties more iconic than the sight of massive windmills leading you into Palm Springs along Interstate 10. Palm Springs Windmill Tours takes you behind the fences of their private grounds to get up close and personal with some...
ASK A LOCAL: KENT TAYLOR
Every day at the hotel, I have the privilege of helping guests plan activities. Frequently I’m asked where to go, what to see and what’s not to be missed. Here I’ve answered a few questions I often get with some of my personal favorites. You may...
Green in the Desert
Hotels are often referred to as “a home away from home” for their guests; but when guests arrive, they often shed the trappings of daily life to relax, recreate, and luxuriate in their new surroundings. This can result in some fairly unsustainable...
Cacti at the Cacterium
This month we’re telling you about one of our favorite desert gardens named Moorten Botanical, just a short bicycle ride away from Santiago. Started more than 70 years ago, some of the cactus plants there have grown to be enormous! One of the most...
TEN GREAT SPOTS TO WALK TO FROM SANTIAGO
Many guests ask where can we walk for food, shopping, etc that are close to the hotel. We thought making a list of our 10 favorite places that are all less than a mile from Santiago seemed like a cool list to create. Where to eat….....