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...
ASK THE LOCALS: Conrad Miller and Brandon Holland
Every so often, we like to share some Local Haunts with you. This time we ask Power Realtor couple Brandon Holland and Conrad Miller, the men behind Palm Springs Home Team, for their favorite tips. Conrad and Brandon, working with their company Palm...
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...
ASK A LOCAL: RON DURAN
Each month, we share some top secrets from Palm Springs “men in the know.” After you check into Santiago, be sure to check out a few of these great local spots. Ron Duran is the co-owner of Pilates Plus in Palm Springs. Go-to restaurant: Mr. Lyons...
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...
Ask a Local: Richard Limon
This month, we asked local health and well-being expert, Richard Limon, to share his Palm Springs favorites. This licensed massage therapist and Reiki practitioner has resided in Palm Springs since 2012. Whether you want to step out for a night on the...
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...
Ask a Local: Wil Stiles
Ask a Local: Wil Stiles Periodically, we share top secrets from local Palm Springs “men in the know.” After you check into Santiago you’ll want to check out a few of these great spots! A Minneapolis native, Wil Stiles fell in love with both...
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...