Palm Springs Vintage Market
Strolling this boutique marketplace searching for treasure is a local pastime, and it's also a favorite with visitors. Vacationers often return home with a piece of Palm Springs. Mid-Century Modern, Early California and antiques and collectibles from...
VOTES ARE IN: BEST BURGER IN PALM SPRINGS!
Make no mistake, it does not matter if you are asking locals or visitors when you ask, “who has the best hamburger in Palm Springs?” the most common answer will be Tyler’s Burger’s. Located in “La Plaza” downtown. This is home to a simple, yet...
THE LIVING DESERT
Just named the 6th best zoo in the country, THE LIVING DESERT is one of the Coachella Valley’s hottest attractions. With over 1200 acres of natural habitat, gardens, and heat loving creatures, this zoo is an animal and garden lovers treat. Ride a...
BEFORE THERE WAS MID-CENTURY MODERN, THERE WAS THIS
Alexander, Cody, Wexler and all the others weren’t the first ones to build cool stuff in the desert. For a completely new architectural experience, check out Pioneertown, a unique destination that’s just what the architect ordered. Built as a movie...
Get Up Close and Personal with Planes
Did you know the desert has one of the most extensive, celebrated air museums in the country? CNN Travel named the Palm Springs Air Museum one of the top 14 aviation museums in the world and it’s easy to see why. Three hangars hold over 40 vintage...
Palm Trees at Santiago
The iconic palm tree is an instantly recognizable symbol of oasis living in Palm Springs. The gardens at Santiago feature several varieties of them, including the well-known Mexican Fan Palm. This is the same graceful towering species you’ll see lining...
Feel the Integratron’s Power
Whether you want to center your chakras, connect to another universe, or just see what all the hoopla is about, a visit to Palm Springs wouldn’t be nearly as enriching without a trip to the Integratron. Created by Ufologoist George Van Tassel and based...
Gardens of Santiago – Madagascar Palm
Many guests ask about the unusual, spiky, multi-stemmed plant near the pool. No, it doesn’t bear fruit for mai tais. But it sure puts a smile on lots of faces. It’s called a Madagascar Palm, aka “The Devil’s Backscratcher.” This impressive...
The Art of Santiago – The Lobby Photo
During the renovation of Santiago, the resort’s design team took great care in selecting the art that is displayed at your Boutique Oasis. On occasion, Santiago Stories will provide you with backgrounds of the pieces you see throughout the hotel and...
Aspen Mills: Our Local Bakery
Did you know that guests of Santiago are provided complimentary lunch every day? Each lunch is prepared with love by Aspen Mills Bread Co. With fresh bread and cookies baked daily, high-quality ingredients and simple packaging, Aspen...