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If you’re looking for a relaxing happy hour or memorable meal, look no further than La Quinta Cliffhouse. This hidden gem is not only a local favorite for creative cocktails and perfectly executed steak, but its unique location — nestled cliffside — is alone worth the trip.
People hike local hills for years and never see a desert bighorn sheep — here you can get up close to one — plus watch the kids feed a giraffe while you sip a locally brewed IPA. From interactive nature trails to all kinds of amazing animals and more, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens…
The clubTHRIVE® by Marriott Vacation Club® fitness program offers a fun alternative to routine workouts with cardio, strength, and toning programs, as well as classes like aqua fit, aqua yoga, jive dance fitness, and pilates, plus enjoy resort activities including festive pool parties complete with a large–screen Jumbotron hosting interactive games, movies, and resort events.
A one–of–a–kind way to experience many of the desert’s highlights, take a relaxing ride as you cruise past stylish houses through the beautiful neighborhoods of Palm Springs; or coast easily downhill through scenic Earthquake Canyon, taking in views of the area’s beautiful sights and geology.
Sacred ancestral lands of the Cahuilla Indians, the area is home to a massive waterfall, rock art, and native animal and plant life. Dawn and dusk are ideal times for wildlife encounters.
If you have the day to spend, this is a must–do! Joshua Tree is brimming with beautiful hills, valleys, chasms, and craggy rock faces — all brilliantly lit by the Southwest sun — making for scenic hiking by day, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and remarkably clear stargazing conditions at night.
Step back into the Golden Age of Hollywood and discover the stylish vacation homes and haunts of some of the greats of the era — from Frank Sinatra to Elvis, Bob Hope to Marilyn Monroe, as well as current celebs — on a unique Palm Springs tour.
It’s the infamous fault known for causing the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and this is your chance to see it and learn all about California’s fascinating geology and beautiful desert habitat up close.
Welcome to the Rodeo Drive of the Desert. The El Paseo Shopping District boasts art galleries, gourmet cuisine, and over 300 upscale shops featuring everything from decor to designer fashions. It’s destination #1 for serious shoppers.
Take in stunning panoramic views of the surrounding Chino Canyon and beyond aboard the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway — a journey rising 8,500 feet up sheer cliffs in the world’s largest rotating tramcar — the perfect way to escape the summer heat or play in the winter snow.
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