Desert Getaways

Here's some handy links to help you plan a weekend in the desert!

Fun in the Water
Fun in the Dessert
Places to Stay
Places to Stay - Kid Friendly
Restaurants & Clubs

In the Water Top

Fun In the Water

When you're in Laughlin Nevada check out Jerkwater (www.jerkwater.com) for midnight, moonlight canoe trips.  Trips begin at about 11pm and end in the early morning depending on how long it takes you to travel down the river.  Fun times will be had by all.  Great activity for Groups.  The mountains and water by moonlight are spectacular.

Miracle Springs  Resort & Spa
Miracle Springs is one of the 'hot springs seekers' top hideaways.  Not nearly as posh as their Palm Springs neighbor, Desert Hot Springs makes you feel right at home - and for a price that won't send you back to the tub's for more therapy.  This place is a haven for those who like to enjoy natural mineral water's while enjoying a little sun, a little fun and maybe even a facial.  3 Star resort, 8 natural pools, hot mineral pools, spa services. To enjoy the facilities of this hotel, you must be a guest: however, if you're only looking for just day use, check out their sister hotel (Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel) right next door.
10625 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Reservations: 800-400-4414
www.miraclesprings.com  or www.dhsspa.com

Fun in the Desert Top

Fun in the Desert

Article:  JOSHUA TREE - A TRAIL RUNNERS DELIGHT!
The Mojave Desert — sounds hot, right? Well, how about this — The Joshua Tree National Park That sounds MUCH nicer.  Trail Runners Club of LA members headed east from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park (in the Mojave desert) for a 16-mile run and an event only nature could host.  More....

Places to Stay Top

Places to Stay

The Spring Mineral Spring and Resort Spa
15 minutes from Palm Springs - 2 hours from L.A.  European designed rooms with down comforters, pillow-top mattresses and 700 thread count linens - very comfy.  They will purchase grocerys for you and have them in your room on arrival upon request.  3 pools, friendly staff, 9 room resort. Continental Breakfast served.  Gorgeous little hideaway.  Book your spa appointments before you arrive as appointments sell out to the locals as well as the guests!
12699 Reposo Way
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Reservations: 766-251-6700 www.thespringresortandspa.com

Living Waters Spa
Clothing Optional, 9 room mini-resort, hot water spa.
13340 Mountain View Rd.
Desert Hot Springs, CA  92240
760-329-9988

Sagewater Spa
On the cover of Travel + Leisure Magazine - featured in many magazines and articles. Mid-century Modern spa hotel with mineral pools, mountain views and exquisite linens.
12689 Eliseo Road
Desert Hot Springs, CA  92240
Phone:  760-251-1668 Toll Free: 800-600-1668

Miracle Springs  Resort & Spa
Miracle Springs is one of the 'hot springs seekers' top hideaways.  Not nearly as posh as their Palm Springs neighbor, Desert Hot Springs makes you feel right at home - and for a price that won't send you back to the tub's for more therapy.  This place is a haven for those who like to enjoy natural mineral water's while enjoying a little sun, a little fun and maybe even a facial.  3 Star resort, 8 natural pools, hot mineral pools, spa services. To enjoy the facilities of this hotel, you must be a guest: however, if you're only looking for just day use, check out their sister hotel (Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel) right next door.
10625 Palm Drive
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Reservations: 800-400-4414
www.miraclesprings.com  or www.dhsspa.com

Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch Resort
18-hole golf course (worlds lowest at 214 ft. below sea level), spring fed swimming pools, 66-room historic inn, 224-room hotel, 3 restaurants, saloon & lounge, children's playground, tennis, hiking, massage therapy, Sunday brunch.  3,000 ft airstrip available to those who fly.
Hwy 190 South, Death Valley, CA 92328
Phone: 760-786-2345  www.furnacecreekresort.com

Kid Friendly -Places to Stay Top

Hotel Esmeralda
A family friendly resort that offers a beach pool with a sandy incline entrance.  Rates are reasonable if you join their members club.   Kids will also enjoy the educational children's programs and Poolside Dive-In Movies.  Adults enjoy the spa and the rest of the pool offerings!
44-400 Indian Wells Lane
Indian Wells, CA
Phone: 760-773-4444
http://www.renaissanceesmeralda.com/

The Beat Hotel
67840 Hacienda Ave
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240-4818
Phone: 760 288 2280 (voice and fax)
Email: beathotel@adelphia.net
http://www.dhsbeathotel.com/

Desert Hot Springs Motel
P.O. BOX 279
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
760 288 2280 (voice and fax)
steve@lautnermotel.org
http://www.lautnermotel.com/
 

Restaurants & Clubs Top

Restaurants & Clubs

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant: Palm Desert
Innovative California Cuisine with the best seat in Palm Desert.  Second floor, outdoor dining with shade and cool misters couldn't be more comfortable.  The best part of all for you Vodka lovers - 100 different vodka's from 19 countries
Pacifica Seafood Restaurant
73-505 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 
Phone: (760) 674-8666

Wool Growers Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge (French Basque)
Contact: Mayie, Jennie & Danny Maitia
620 E. 19th St.
Bakersfield, California
Phone: 327-9584