HIKING INDIAN CANYONS
One of the most beautiful attractions, not only in Palm Springs but all of Western North America, Indian Canyons, is a must see for any visitor, especially those who love to hike. Unlike other area desert trails, many of the Indian Canyon trails follow...
PALM SPRINGS FIT
If you’re a regular visitor to Palm Springs, you may know the popular gyms where the big boys work out (if not, just ask any one of our buff staff guys!) But sometimes on vacation, you’re in the mood for something different. Well, here are our...
SANTIAGO GOES SOLAR
With clear blue skies and sunshine 350 days a year, Palm Springs is an ideal spot for making solar power. This past December, with the help of our solar partner Renova Energy, Santiago Resort installed 164 rooftop solar panels. Since then we’ve been...
TIKI IN THE DESERT?
You may not have heard, but Desert Polynesian Culture is alive and well in Palm Springs. This month we’re sharing some of our favorite drinks at some of our favorite Palm Springs Tiki bars. Sure, you can order a Mai Tai, but why not a Hot Hula Hibiscus?...
Visiting the San Andreas Fault
It’s one of the best-known, and most menacing geological features in North America. The San Andreas Fault is the oft-blamed continental rift responsible for plenty of earthquakes in California. While the science of this tear in the earth’s crust...
ART IN THE HIGH DESERT
Art is often viewed in isolated settings: museums or the walls of our homes and offices. But if viewed within the context of the creative process, there is potential for a deeper understanding. This is precisely what the yearly, self-guided Hwy 62...
SHAKEN OR STIRRED?
Cocktail culture has long been a Palm Springs trademark but the current craft cocktail wave is taking it to a whole new level. Will you choose a Mountaineer, a Bad Hombre or a Black Manhattan? Each of these creations are current concoctions made by...
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
It’s the world’s largest, takes 10 minutes to ride and gives a whole new meaning to being on top. This is our favorite summer escape in Palm Springs – hop on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and travel up Chino Canyon to a very cool elevation of...
OUR FAVORITE HAPPY HOURS
Who doesn’t love a Happy Hour? After a full day of pool and sun, there’s no better way to move into the evening than joining the crowd at one of Palm Springs’ many Happy Hours! We’ve put together the definitive list (at least to us) of the top...
LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS
For decades, Palm Springs has been a hide-away for the rich and famous. Drawn by the sun and close proximity to Hollywood, many interesting, fabulous people have built homes and estates here. Many of these homes are considered true architectural gems...