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...
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...
WALK INTO YOUR WEEKEND WITH SOME ART
Only 10 minutes from the Santiago Resort, the Art Walk on Perez Road is a must for those looking to experience some of the desert’s local art talent. Organized by the Perez Road Art + Design District, the event allows visitors to stroll through nine art...
DESERT X BRINGS OUTDOOR ART BACK TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY
Spanning 40 miles across the Coachella Valley, Desert X opens its 2021 outdoor art exhibition on March 12th continuing through May 16th. This is the third Desert X and the past two have been stunners! Featuring large-scale installations from a roster...
MORNING BIKE RIDES
Before the sun heats up and the pool at Santiago becomes irresistible, one of our favorite morning activities is to grab the bikes and head out exploring some of the great neighborhoods of Palm Springs. With wide flat streets and plenty of bike...
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...
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….....
MODERN HOME
Palm Springs, known for its amazing restaurants and fun bars, is also one of the best Mid-Century shopping meccas in California. Throughout the city, you can find many vintage and resale shopping destinations from thrift stores that benefit nonprofits...