Besides extensive shopping areas, wineries, the UCSB campus, beaches, Santa Barbara Mission, historical buildings, various museums, Stearns Wharf and the wonderful climate, numerous other attractions still need to be mentioned. These are a few that we have visited in Santa Barbara - all are listed in alphabetical order: Breakwater Flag Project. Numerous flag poles are located down on the break wall near the Santa Barbara Marina. On … [Read more...]
San Luis Obispo, CA – Carrizo Plains & Soda Lake
Carizzo Plain is located a little over an hour driving from San Luis Obispo - the drive to reach the plains and a visit here reveals the diversity of San Luis Obispo County both in topography, flora and population. Unlike coastal San Luis Obispo which is fairly well populated - the Carrizo Plains are in a part of the county that is almost completely uninhabited by people. It almost reminds one of the rolling prairies of the Midwest other than the … [Read more...]
Palm Springs, CA – Attractions
Moorten Botanical Garden has been in existence for more then 70 years; the gardens contain over 3000 varieties of desert plants from around the world. This garden is also a bird sanctuary. They are located at 1701 South Palm Canyon Drive - right at the corner of El Camino Street - about a mile in from the state route 111. They are open Monday through Saturday from 9 to 4:30, and Sunday from 10 to 4. NOTE: They are closed on Wednesdays. Weddings, … [Read more...]
Palm Springs, CA – Shopping
Downtown Palm Springs offers excellent shopping - lining both sides of Palm Canyon Drive. Many unique art galleries are located here along with other artisan crafts. Select shopping centers in and around Palm Springs are the following: Desert Fashion Plaza. PHONE (760) 320-8282 Gardens on El Paseo's (760) 862-1990 in Palm Desert Website: www.thegardensonelpaseo.com La Plaza is located in the heart of downtown and offers an excellent … [Read more...]
Palm Springs, CA – Art Galleries
Palm Springs has an excellent variety of art galleries located mostly along N or S Palm Canyon Drive - near the center of town. All galleries below are in the city of Palm Springs unless otherwise indicated. General Adagio Galleries exhibits a collection of Southwest American art and is well worth visiting. Many paintings as well as sculptures. Located at 73-300 El Paseo Drive in Palm Desert. Used to be located in Palm Springs. Established … [Read more...]
Palm Springs, CA – Spas
Along with Golf courses, Palm Springs has an abundance of Day spas and mineral springs. Today, many resorts are built around the hot springs. One particular shop that has been highly recommended to us is The Palm Springs Aloe People. We are told their aloe Vera products are reasonably priced for the quality. They are located at 243 S Indian Canyon Dr. (760) 323-0790 Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel is located at 10805 Palm Drive in … [Read more...]
Palm Springs, CA – Hotels
There are over 200 hotels in Palm Springs, everything from bed and breakfast to full service luxury spas and resorts. A partial list is provided below. For a town of only about 50 thousand people there are quite a few hotels to choose from. Prices listed below range from a low price of single occupancy/off season to a high price of double occupancy/holidays/ weekends. The prices vary considerably depending on the season. If you have stayed at … [Read more...]
Palm Springs, CA – Restaurants
If you love eating you are in luck. As with golf courses and hotels there is a large variety of restaurants in Palm Springs. A partial list is provided below. If you have eaten at some of these or others not listed here please email Dave your comments. Prices are subject to change without notice. All Phone Numbers are in the 760 area code unless otherwise noted. A Bit of Country is well worth the stop for breakfast. They are located … [Read more...]
Palm Springs, CA – Golf Courses
The following list of golf courses is only a partial list. There are many courses not only in Palm Springs but also throughout the Coachella valley. The prices listed below are the winter rates. The prices are usually substantially cheaper in the summer. For a more complete listing of golf courses check out this site: www.palmsprings.com/golf.html and or here: www.palmspringslife.com/golf This list of golf courses is just a small sample - … [Read more...]
Palm Springs, CA – More Info
Visitor information centers are located at the Palm Springs Regional airport, the Welwood Murray Memorial Library located downtown, and at 2781 North Palm Canyon Drive. The official Palms Springs Visitors Guide: www.visitpalmsprings.com General www.palmcanyondrive.org the official website for Palm Springs' main street, Palm Canyon Drive www.palmsprings.com Palm Springs meeting planner guide www.palmspringslife.com magazine … [Read more...]
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