| set 0. . they also have minifridges and microwaves. 8 miles from downtown palm springs. continental breakfast is complimentary, as is parking. 5 miles from the san jacinto mountains, this upscale, clothing-optional gay hotel is set in a low-rise building, 1. arranged around a central courtyard, the airy, modern rooms come with flat-screen tvs and blu-ray players, plus free wi-fi and ipod docks. amenities include an outdoor pool and a hot tub, plus dvd and book libraries. some quarters add full kitchens and private patios
Palm Springs International Airport 11 min
Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (4 min)
Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. Palm Springs Art Museum (6 min)
Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (4 min)
Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Indian Canyons (9 min)
This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 10)
Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Palm Springs Visitors Center (10 min)
Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. Moorten Botanical Garden (4 min)
Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Palm Springs Air Museum (10 min)
This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (5 min)
Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing Cahuilla Indian history with exhibits, lectures & classes. Tahquitz Canyon (4 min)
Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Coachella Valley (24 min)
Large & diverse desert valley that stretches from Riverside County & Palm Springs to the Salton Sea. 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. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (19 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. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens (27 min)
Over 1,000 acres of desert ecosystem featuring a bighorn sheep enclosure & small animal exhibits. | 
