guests also have access to palm springs tennis club. the casual rooms have minifridges, microwaves, cable tv and free wi-fi. a block from the san jacinto mountains, this hip, midcentury-modern hotel in the tennis club district is an 8-minute walk from the palm springs art museum. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. upgraded rooms add patios, and kitchens or kitchenettes. the property features a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub. free perks include loaner bikes, off-street parking, and a guest pantry with coffee and bbq grills Palm Springs International Airport 14 min
Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 10) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Tahquitz Canyon (4 min) Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (10 min) Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (18 min) Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 10) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage (19 min) Stylish rooms & suites in a sophisticated casino resort with a spa, 5 eateries & a concert theater. Cactus to Clouds Trail (12 min) Hiking trail through mountainous desert terrain known for its steep elevation increase. Palm Springs Art Museum (9 min) Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Palm Springs Air Museum (14 min) This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Palm Springs Visitors Center (10 min) Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (15 min) Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Ruddy's General Store Museum (7 min) Museum recreating an early-20th-century general store, including period groceries & medicines. Moorten Botanical Garden (5 min) Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (7 min) Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing Cahuilla Indian history with exhibits, lectures & classes. Indian Canyons (10 min) This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. |