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...
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...
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….....
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...
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...
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...
Desert Hikes
Winter sunshine months are the perfect time to explore the rugged desert landscape surrounding Palm Springs. From easy walking trails to difficult terrain, outdoor enthusiasts will experience spectacular mountain vistas, waterfalls, natural streams,...
Sunnylands
One of Palm Springs’ premier tourist destinations, Sunnylands is now open for public tours. This grand estate with its famous art collection and mind-blowing vistas is one of our favorite destinations. The remarkable property has hosted some legendary...