| suites add separate living areas with pull-out couches. upgraded rooms have separate sitting and bar areas with fireplaces, along with whirlpool tubs and private patios. mexican-inspired rooms are equipped with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges. a 15-minute walk from the shops on palm canyon drive, this vibrant boutique hotel is 1 mile from the palm springs convention center and the palm springs art museum. bike rentals and massages are available (fee). check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include a heated outdoor pool in a central courtyard, a hot tub, a sundeck and meeting space. a mexican restaurant offers outdoor patio dining
Palm Springs International Airport 11 min
Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 6)
Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Indian Canyons (12 min)
This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage (18 min)
Stylish rooms & suites in a sophisticated casino resort with a spa, 5 eateries & a concert theater. Cactus to Clouds Trail (13 min)
Hiking trail through mountainous desert terrain known for its steep elevation increase. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (5 min)
Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing Cahuilla Indian history with exhibits, lectures & classes. Moorten Botanical Garden (8 min)
Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Coachella Valley (24 min)
Large & diverse desert valley that stretches from Riverside County & Palm Springs to the Salton Sea. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (14 min)
Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (14 min)
Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. Palm Springs Air Museum (10 min)
This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Palm Springs Art Museum (13 min)
Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Palm Springs Visitors Center (6 min)
Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 6)
Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Tahquitz Canyon (8 min)
Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (13 min)
Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. | 
