A classic West Coast escape, Palm Springs offers an innovative business scene, thoughtfully designed hotels, high-end restaurants and no shortage of outdoor activities. Worth has your guide to the most interesting things to see and do on your next visit.
Business
DESERT ENERGY ENTERPRISE CENTER
This branch of the College of the Desert fosters the development of renewable energy through workshops on wind and solar power
PALM SPRINGS IHUB
An incubator from the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, iHub helps develop startups in the area that
PALM SPRINGS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
A nonprofit dedicated to preserving the architecture and history of the Coachella Valley, the foundation also helps organize the annual Modernism Week festival in February. 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite 110-195, [email protected], 760.837.7117,
Hotels
AVALON HOTEL PALM SPRINGS
This historic property in downtown Palm Springs was founded in 1933 as the Estrella resort and spa. Revamped by interior designer Kelly Wearstler, it is the latest chic addition to the resurrected center core of the city. 415 S. Belardo Rd., 760.318.3012, avalon-hotel.com/palm-springs
LA QUINTA RESORT & CLUB
A quintessential Hollywood retreat since its opening in 1926, the massive 45-acre villa property—now run by
SANDS HOTEL & SPA
Created to be the first boutique hotel in the enclave of Indian Wells, Calif., the Sands boasts 46 colorfully accented, Moroccan-inspired rooms imagined by top interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard. 44-895 Province Way, Indian Wells, 760.321.3771, sandshotelandspa.com
THE RITZ-CARLTON RANCHO MIRAGE
Opened in 2014,
Restaurants
4 SAINTS
Headed by chef Troy Thompson, the Kimpton Rowan Hotel’s restaurant and bar offers breathtaking views of the San Jacinto Mountains, which you can take in while you sample its small-plate menu and craft cocktails. 100 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, 760.392.2020, 4saintspalmsprings.com
SO. PA
This beautiful alfresco space at
WORKSHOP KITCHEN + BAR
A local favorite, Workshop’s elegant, seasonal food, served in an equally sophisticated environment, almost makes you forget that you’re not in the big city. 800 N. Palm Canyon Dr., [email protected], 760.459.3451,
Experiences
PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
Take the world’s largest rotating tram up 8,516 feet, where you’ll experience stunning views of Chino Canyon, before arriving at Mountain Station, where there’s a natural history museum, two restaurants and hiking trails spanning more than 50 miles. 1 Tram Way, [email protected], 888.515.8726, pstramway.com
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
This January 2–13 festival
SUNNYLANDS
The former home of philanthropists Walter and Leonore Annenberg continues to host world leaders, as it did when they lived here. 37977 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, 760.202.2222,
THE VAULT AT BIGHORN GOLF CLUB
A legendary golf resort, Bighorn has opened the Vault, a club-within-a-club for supercar enthusiasts. The 24,000-square-foot space showcases members’ classic and super cars. 255
