downtown los angeles is 105 miles away. it's 4 miles from the palm springs airport, 2. in northwest palm springs, this landscaped mediterranean-style motor inn is a mile north of downtown shopping, galleries and restaurants. there are 2 heated outdoor pools, a hot tub and a sauna. parking is free. . san jacinto state park. 6 miles from the aerial tram into mt. contemporary-chic studio to 2-bedroom suites are all non-smoking and sleep 3 to 6 people. all have kitchens or kitchenettes, a/c, tvs and free wifi. a restaurant and bar serve 3 meals a day and provide room service and poolside dining Palm Springs International Airport 10 min
Palm Springs Art Museum (6 min) Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Tahquitz Canyon (10 min) Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Indian Canyons (15 min) This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 2) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Kaufmann House (14 min) Palm Springs Visitors Center (12 min) Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (10 min) Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 2) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (7 min) Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing Cahuilla Indian history with exhibits, lectures & classes. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (5 min) Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (6 min) Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Coachella Valley (23 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. Moorten Botanical Garden (10 min) Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Palm Springs Air Museum (9 min) This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. |