 Explore Ol' Blue Eyes' Desert Oasis.  Catch a gorgeous California sunset.  Discover Palm Springs' swinging, mid-century modern architecture.  Take a closer look at this amazing national park.  Step back in time to this historic silver mining town.  5,000 square miles of unique, otherworldly beauty.  See the King of the Jungle (and more) in California.  Watch tennis aces serve it up in the desert.
The warm air may draw you here, but any number of other attractions will keep you coming back. It could be the innovative spas in Desert Hot Springs, the outdoor adventures in the desert, art galleries in Palm Desert, hot air ballooning over Joshua Tree, or the hundreds of birds at the Salton Sea. Then again, it could be the simple act of lounging by a turquoise pool in Palm Springs that’s reason enough for a repeat visit. For more information about this region, please visit the Greater Palm Springs Oasis  web site.
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California’s Desert region art scene got its start as American
artists flocked to the southwest in the early 20th century. Add to that
its popularity with Hollywood glitterati, and you’ve got the two
ingredients that continue to fuel arts and culture here today, including
fine art, opera, symphony and theater. |
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California has family-friendly fun for every member of your brood, young or old. From theme parks galore with the latest rides and roller coasters, to up-close encounters with animals and history alike, grab the relatives and hit the road for a groovy California getaway! |
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For decades the desert has been a safe haven for golfers trying to
escape the bone chilling cold of winter. Today, low handicappers and
hackers alike still enjoy the desert’s warm winter days and crisp
nights. However, those same golfers are returning to play in the summer
months, when the days are hot, the nights are warm, and green fees are
extremely attractive. |
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California’s Desert region is chock full of natural beauty and ways
to explore it: by foot, horseback, bicycle, car and hot air balloon.
Whether you’re getting out to rock-climb in Joshua Tree, bird-watch in
the Salton Sea, or run your ATV in the Dumont Dunes, rest assured there
are plenty of opportunities to cool off afterward in the area’s rivers,
lakes, and (of course) swimming pools. |
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Palm Springs has long been an escape for Southern Californians, so a
large number of spas cater to vacationing urbanites. In and around
Desert Hot Springs, many spas are built around natural springs, and
encourage visitors to “take the water” for its healing powers. In
addition to treatments such as massage and scrubs, you’ll find Native
American-inspired purifying rituals to restore body, mind, and spirit. |
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Long a favorite getaway from the hubbub of Hollywood, the residents
of Palm Springs and surrounding towns enjoy a lively restaurant scene.
Close proximity to Southern California’s vineyards ensures sophisticated
wine lists. Several landmarks, reminders of the rat pack’s days, still
provide reliable, thick steaks with a special ambiance. Newcomers to the
dining scene are spicing things up with down home barbecue, upscale
Californian, Hawaiian and Thai. |
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