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Palm Springs and Palm Desert, California
USA 92210, 92211, 92255, 92260, 92261
Lodging
Tourism has always played a major role in the economic makeup of the desert
resorts and the City of Palm Desert. With more than twenty hotels/resorts
in town, with a
combined total of over 2,000 rooms, there is no dearth of hotel space here! Palm
Desert is home to the largest five-star destination resort in the valley, the
smallest bed and breakfast, and everything in between. The hotels in Palm Desert are known nationally
for their capability of handling business conferences and management/sales
meetings of 100 to 1,000 registrants, but are also hugely popular with the
family getting away for the weekend. The numerous world-class golf and tennis
tournaments draw significant numbers of tourist as well. Whether you are
coming to Palm Desert with a convention, to follow the stars at the Frank
Sinatra Invitational Golf Tournament, or to enjoy pampering at a local spa, there is a perfect place in Palm Desert to
accommodate your needs.
Dining
After spending a day shopping or gallery hopping... what better way to
unwind than savor the variety of dining delights that await you in Palm Desert.
From Tex-Mex to sushi, fast food to fine dining, a long list of popular eateries
and their friendly staff are waiting to serve you. You can choose from more than
150 restaurants to find what best
suits your mood and pocketbook. Intimate atmospheres, piano bars with
professional entertainment and lovely desert settings add to the enjoyment of
dining out in Palm Desert.
Attractions
& Entertainment Palm Desert is home to such celebrated golf
tournaments as the "Bob Hope Chrysler Classic" and the "Frank Sinatra Celebrity
Invitational" which is hosted by the city's own Desert Willow Golf Resort.
If tennis is your game, choose from over 150 tennis
courts in the city. And that's not counting those at private residences!
Indian Wells Tennis Garden is home to the world's sixth largest tennis
tournament in the world in March. The Desert Seniors Cup Tennis Tournament is
also held here.
Shopping
Palm Desert is home to over 1,050 retail establishments in more than 14
shopping
districts including the area's only regional mall. El Paseo, an upscale boulevard of fine clothing
shops, art
galleries and quaint restaurants, is aptly called the "Rodeo Drive of
the Desert." The every weekend College of the Desert Street Fair brings vendors
from throughout southern California to sell their wares in an outdoor setting.
And then there are literally hundreds of additional retail stores offering
anything and everything you can imagine. From a large scale mall to outdoor
stalls, from special events to specialty boutiques, exclusive avenues to
expansive factory outlets, you won't find a greater variety of shopping
anywhere.
Museums
& Cultural Attractions The McCallum Theatre is a
state-of-the-art performing arts center located in the heart of Palm Desert.
Founded in 1988, it has earned a reputation for diversified, high quality
programs. The theater
founders committed to a goal of enriching the lives of desert residents by
making the performing arts affordable and accessible to as many people as
possible. Today, the McCallum annually enjoys the patronage of a quarter million
theatergoers. An astonishing variety of entertainment and cultural
experiences have been presented by the McCallum over the years, award-winning
plays, Broadway touring productions, international stars of dance and opera,
major concert artists from classical, pop, jazz, country and rock music, and a
rich variety of family and children's programming. The valley is home to
annual jazz
festivals, fascinating lecture series and several highly acclaimed art shows
including the La Quinta Arts Festival
and Southwest Arts Festival. Special cultural events abound. Watch for
information in the local media.
The Palm Desert area is a work of art
itself, with a majestic mountain backdrop and prolific Art in Public Places
program that integrates works of art into medians, parks,
buildings and the latest Interstate freeway overpass bridge with lizards carved
into the cement entrance. The nationally recognized program enhances the
appearance of literally every portion the city. More than 90 sculptures and
public artworks greet you wherever you go - in Civic Center Park, along El
Paseo, and at the entrance to most centers and resorts. Abundant art galleries are available for your pleasure. We
invite you to stroll along El Paseo or Corporate Way and visit some of the
dozens of galleries that offer every type and medium of
art you could possibly desire. Visit one of many artist demonstrations, exhibits
or outdoor art shows. It is easy to see why Palm Desert has become known for its
innovation in promoting public art throughout the city.
Nature
& Wildlife Widely known and highly regarded, the Living Desert Reserve is the pride of Palm Desert.
Privately endowed, the 1,200 acres are comprised of a superior collection of
desert plants and wildlife in a natural setting. In addition to the warthogs,
Arabian oryxes, desert unicorns, mountain lions, cheetahs, Mexican wolves, bighorn
sheep and more, there are magnificent botanical gardens, nature trails, and the
new Wa Tu Tu African Village. The exotic desert flourishes in the region,
within a short drive in any direction, there are new vistas for camping, hiking,
rock hounding, and bird and wildlife watching. The desert and mountain trails
are perfect for exploring the natural beauty of the region. And don't be
surprised to see a bighorn sheep or two on the hillsides.
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