Caliente Tropics Resort
411 East Palm Canyon Drive - Palm Springs, Ca, Us
Vacation Desert Playground.
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Palm Desert, located about ten miles southeast of Palm Springs, is a winter escape adventure. Magnificent mountains surround colorful desert landscapes which is readily accessible to jeep tours and miles of hiking trails. Most visitors come to play the many world-class golf resorts. Others come to visit the luxury shopping and fine dining venues of the El Paseo. Many of the vacation resorts here also offer opportunities for celebrity entertainment or relaxing at the intimate spas and salons.
McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts - Palm Desert CA
Performing Arts Center serving the greater Coachella Valley with an exciting schedule of concerts and shows.
The stars really do shine brighter in the desert, and the list of performers who have appeared on the
Host forum for the KJJZ-102FM FITZ Jazz Cafe at the McCallum and Desert Symphony.
More Palm Springs Area Golf Resorts
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Palm Springs is popularly known as the winter-golf capital of the world with almost 100
well kept golf courses. Here are a few that we consider to be the best.
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Romantic Getaways of the Southwest
Lake Tahoe - Popular wilderness destination winter or summer.
Morro Bay - California Central Coastline resort destination.
Sedona - Famous Arizona red rock desert resort community
Lake Mead - Watersport recreation area located near Las Vegas
Park City - Hosted many wintersport competition venues during the 2002 Winter Olympics
Big Bear Lake - Southern California mountain retreat.
- Living Desert Univesity - learn skills for desert gardeners, naturalists and artists.
- Dine with the Leopards - host special groups events and banquets.
Westfield Palm Desert
72-840 Highway 111, Palm Desert CA 92260; (760) 568 0248; Mall Website;
Located near junction of SR-111 and SR-74;
894,000 square foot super-regional shopping center, Westfield Shoppingtown is an enclosed mall complete with nearly 152 specialty shops, a food court, and movie theater. Palm Desert is anchored by two Robinsons-May stores, two Macy's and JCPenney.Cinemas Palme d’Or - Art house-style moviehouse
featuring a wide selection of indie films including popular midnight screenings on weekends.
UCR Palm Desert
University fo California, Riverside; Palm Desert Campus; 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211; (760) 834-0800; School Website;
Brand new campus began accepting students in the Fall 2005.Heckmann Center for Entrepreneurial Management - collaberative MBA Program
Shadow Mountain Resort & Club - Golf & Tennis
45-750 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert, CA, 92260; (800) 472-3713; Resort Website ;
- Four heated swimming pools, including our signature figure-eight pool (the largest in the desert), water basketball.
- Sixteen, all-weather championship tennis courts (6 lighted/3 clay). Highly acclaimed Desert Tennis Academy.
- Private 18 hole (5,800 yard course is a par 70) Shadow Mountain Golf Course - the course features tight fairways and well defined bunkered greens.
Monterey Country Club
41500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, 92260 - (760) 346-0679; Club Website;
375 acres featuring stunning views of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Activities hosted include golf, tennis, banquets, fitness.
- Ted Robinson designed, 27-hole, championship course features lush, palm lined fairways, beautiful azure lakes, and majestic views of the Santa Rosa Mountain range.
- Tennis facilities include 19 courts, 10 of which are lighted for night play and tennis clubhouse.
- Monterey's Fitness Facility, located in the tennis clubhouse, features state-of-the-art aerobic and weight equipment, and a trained staff to back it up.
Tour Salton Sea
The Salton Sea is California's largest lake. During winter months it is home to over four million birds (representing over 400 species). It is located at about 228 feet below sea level below sea level.
Museums, Libraries and Galleries
Rare collections, specialty subjects, children's museums, research libraries, art galleries. Check listings for upcoming special exhibits and tours.
Historic Landmarks
Famous historical landmarks and buildings of the region. See listings of special commemorative events and living history tours.
Nature and Wildlife Preserves
Check these listings of local area wildlife refuges and nature park visitor centers.
The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
47-900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA; (760) 346-5694;
Zoo Website;
Open Daily 9AM-5PM Sept 1 - June 15 / Summer Hours 8AM-1:30PM;
1,200 acre wildlife and botanical park with rare desert plant
and animal species. Live animal shows, picnic areas, tram tours, hiking trails;
Bighorn sheep, mountain lions, mexican wolves and birds of prey.
Visit the luxury shopping and fine dining venues of the El Paseo located in the heart of Palm Desert CA.
Dining Adventures
Romano's Macaroni Grill -
Sullivan's Steakhouse -
Picanha Restaurant - Traditional Brazilian Churrascaria
Art Galleries
El Paseo Gallery -
Zantman Art Galleries -
Hart Gallery -
Jones & Terwilliger Galleries -
Gallery Blu -
Palm Desert Art Galleries - Directory to local galleries
Shopping Adventures
