的re’s a reason why so many celebrities have made 棕榈泉 a preferred vacation spot over the decades: This desert hub is colorful, unique, undeniably fun. Whether you want to explore outdoor l和scapes, immerse yourself in pop culture, or just exp和 your concept of relaxation, you can find a way to do it in Greater 棕榈泉. Here are six ways to enjoy your own desert oasis.
享受一些现代的时间旅行
的 科切拉谷地 is the mothership for fans of midcentury modern design 和 architecture, with that comes a cheeky sense of fun. Get acquainted by driving through neighborhoods such as Vista Las Palmas or Movie Colony, or by sitting down for a martini at 梅尔文的, the sleek restaurant 和 bar at the Ingleside Estate Inn that has hosted the likes of Frank Sinatra, 马龙·白兰度, 玛丽莲·梦露. For a fun local’s look at the design l和scape—sometimes even going inside houses—embark on a tour with 棕榈泉改装队.
Take a super-scenic hike or nature walk
You can explore miles of local trails to see the unique flora in 和 around 棕榈泉. See dense palm groves, native rock art, possibly bighorn sheep on the hillsides in 印度的峡谷,包括 Palm和Andreas Canyons. 在市中心附近, Tahquitz峡谷 is home to a 60-foot waterfall 和 a visitor’s center that explains the 阿瓜克莱恩特 myth that still resonates in this canyon. To boost your cactus savvy, head to 摩尔顿植物园, a cactarium with 3,000-plus specimens.
乘坐标志性的电车
Take the world’s largest spinning tramcar from the desert floor to piney highl和s on the 棕榈泉空中缆车, an engineering marvel that travels 2.5 miles in 10 minutes along Chino Canyon. Your stop at the 8,500-foot Mountain Station, part of Mount San Jacinto State Park 和 Wilderness Area, offers jaw-dropping views 和 more ways to play. Hike along the 50 miles of trails; enjoy a meal or drinks at the two restaurants 和 beer bar; check out the natural history exhibits; 和 check out the theater showing documentary films. You can even stay overnight at the campground at 圆谷 (just reserve your spot at least five days in advance). Pack a jacket: Even in warm weather, it gets chilly up here.
Play golf, tennis, pickleball
棕榈泉 has long been a world-class hub for 高尔夫和网球的设施 拉昆塔度假村, 沙漠柳树高尔夫度假村, 印第安维尔斯网球场，是 法国巴黎银行公开赛. If you prefer your leisure sport with lots of dinking, check out the pickleball courts now at La Quinta, 印第安维尔斯, Westin Mission Inn Hills Golf Resort & 水疗中心, 和 Palm Desert Resort Country Club, as well as the indoor courts (和 bar) at 腌制的酒吧.
去泡个温泉
In this town, lounging by a hotel pool is a sport in itself. To take your skills to the next level, spend an afternoon or even a few days at a local spa, many of which are fueled by natural hot springs. Choose from large resort-based spas such as Marriott Desert Springs Resort & 水疗中心 和 Hyatt Regency 印第安维尔斯 Resort & 水疗中心, or stay overnight at a wellness-oriented retreat such as 两束棕榈 和 El Morocco客栈 & 水疗中心, both in Desert Hot Springs. Or just spend the day at the 在ssamac -he做水疗, the downtown 棕榈泉 spa that draws on native ingredients 和 the culture of the 阿瓜克莱恩特 B和 of Cahuilla 印度ns (“séc-he” means “sound of boiling water”).
做一些古怪的旅行
Plenty about 棕榈泉 is unconventional, so it’s fitting to experience the sights in non-traditional ways. 从90分钟开始 自驾游 of the huge expanse of windmills outside of town 和 learn how much electricity they produce. Get an overhead view of the San Andreas Fault, 索尔顿海, even the homes of Hollywood celebrities on a hot-air balloon ride from operators such as 幻想气球飞行 or 气球上面. Or learn about Old West history on a 骡子拉的有篷马车 ride through the 科切拉谷地 Preserve, followed by a chuckwagon barbecue dinner, 篝火, 还有现场牛仔音乐.