PALM SPRINGS / Palm Desert

BACKSTORY: In my younger days, I thought Palm Springs was a snoozer. Now that I'm older, I appreciate its lack of things to do and forced relaxation. Actually, there is plenty to do in Palm Springs, but just don't expect a hustling metropolis. It is mainly a community for older folks and tourists who enjoy the VERY warm and dry year-round climate.

AERIAL TRAMWAY

Anza-Borrego Desert

Architecture and Design Center

ART MUSEUM

AVALON HOTEL

Billy Reed’s Restaurant

Cabazon Dinosaurs

El Mirador Hotel

Entrance Sign

Forever MARILYN MONROE STATUE

McCallum Theatre

Oasis Hotel

Parker Hotel

Plaza Theatre

Rainmaker Fountain

Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa

Salton Sea

San Gorgonio Pass wind farm

LE VALLAURIS RESTAURANT

VILLA ROYALE INN

Walk of Stars