this adults-only, clothing-optional resort is less than a 2-mile drive from palm springs and its aerial tramway, and under 5 miles from several area golf courses. villas provide outdoor showers; some have garden, pool or mountain views. standard hotel and courtyard rooms with basic furnishings have minifridges, cable tv, dvd players and ipod docks. casual 1- and 2-bedroom condos have private balconies and patios, plus kitchens, living rooms with fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and washer/dryers. amenities include a restaurant, a spa and a fitness room, plus a saltwater pool, 2 additional pools, hot tubs, and tennis courts. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Palm Springs International Airport 9 min
Coachella Valley (22 min) Large & diverse desert valley that stretches from Riverside County & Palm Springs to the Salton Sea. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 4) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Tahquitz Canyon (9 min) Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Moorten Botanical Garden (9 min) Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Indian Canyons (13 min) This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Palm Springs Air Museum (8 min) This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Kaufmann House (11 min) Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (5 min) Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage (16 min) Stylish rooms & suites in a sophisticated casino resort with a spa, 5 eateries & a concert theater. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (6 min) Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing Cahuilla Indian history with exhibits, lectures & classes. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (4 min) Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 4) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Palm Springs Visitors Center (4 min) Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. Palm Springs Art Museum (5 min) Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (12 min) Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. |