a resort fee covers wifi, and room service is available 24/7. perks such as valet parking, morning coffee/tea, fitness classes and loaner bikes are included in the resort fee. there's also a chic gourmet restaurant/bar with poolside, patio or indoor seating, and 3 courtyard pools. dating to the 1930s, this upscale hollywood regency-style spa resort is a 2-minute walk from the vineyard shopping center. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the lush spa offers beauty/wellness treatments (fee) inside or in poolside cabanas. crisp, elegant accommodations (most with patios or balconies) range from studios with mountain views to 2-bedroom villas with kitchens and living/dining rooms Palm Springs International Airport 13 min
Ruddy's General Store Museum (5 min) Museum recreating an early-20th-century general store, including period groceries & medicines. Palm Springs Air Museum (12 min) This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (10 min) Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. 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. Palm Springs Visitors Center (10 min) Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. Palm Springs Art Museum (10 min) Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 10) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 10) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Coachella Valley (25 min) Large & diverse desert valley that stretches from Riverside County & Palm Springs to the Salton Sea. Tahquitz Canyon (14 min) Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Moorten Botanical Garden (4 min) Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (5 min) Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing Cahuilla Indian history with exhibits, lectures & classes. Indian Canyons (8 min) This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (18 min) Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (9 min) Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. |