Top 6 Museums in Palm Springs and Coachella Valley
Encompassing everything from modern art and architecture to airplanes and dinosaur fossils, the Greater Palm Springs area is home to a surprising collection of museums. Depending on your interests and how much time you want to spend away from the pool,...
Cool Activities for Hot Days in Palm Springs
When summer temperatures soar in the desert our favorite spot to cool off is right here in the shaded gardens at Santiago, under a cold stream of water in our blissful outdoor showers. But if you’re in the mood to explore the world beyond the desert’s...
Sweet Spots
Sometimes you gotta indulge your cravings, especially when you’re on vacation. Ice cream, candy, decadent desserts? Yes, please. Time to treat yourself! Here are some of our hospitality team’s favorite spots for sweet treats in Palm Springs. And...
Sundays in Palm Springs
Here in Palm Springs the gay community loves to turn just about anything into a celebration. Weekends are for playing hard, so why stop on Sunday? Time for boozy brunching, drag shows, beer busts, and T-dances. It’s Sunday Funday! Read on for...
Day Trip to the Salton Sea & Salvation Mountain
Up for a completely different, totally offbeat day trip? Spend a few hours taking in some of California’s weirdest landscapes and trippiest outsider art installations along the banks of the disappearing Salton Sea. Explore the dystopian ruins of Bombay...
MARGARITAS, PERFECTED
We believe life is too short for mediocre margaritas, especially when you’re on vacation in the desert. So with your drinking pleasure in mind, a few members of our hospitality team went in search of the best margaritas in Palm Springs. The margaritas...
Thursday Night VillageFest
If your desert escape happens to include a Thursday night, head to the heart of downtown and take a stroll through VillageFest. Every Thursday a stretch of Palm Canyon Drive closes to car traffic and transforms into a festive night market featuring...
Favorite Desert Oasis Hikes
Forests of towering palm trees, shady streams surrounded by greenery, even an icy waterfall. Yes, you’re still in the desert. And no, it’s not a mirage. You’re exploring a tropical desert oasis, just minutes away from the lounge chairs at Santiago....
WONDERFULLY WILD
It’s hard to resist lounging the day away at Santiago’s swimming pool, but if you’re in the mood to see some of the Desert’s other wildlife you’ll want to check out The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Here you’ll become immersed in the desert...
Eat, Drink, Shop & Repeat!
Your Walkable Guide to South Palm Springs Whether it’s your first-time visiting Santiago or you’re a seasoned regular, there’s always something interesting nearby to see and do. As the temperatures begin to cool down, we wanted to share a list of...