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Menswear Shopping Favorites in Palm Springs

If your idea of the perfect getaway includes a little retail therapy, you’re in luck! Palm Springs is a great place to shop for menswear, and some of the city’s best clothing boutiques are located within walking distance of Descanso Resort (or just...

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1501 Gastro Pub

FAVORITE RESTAURANTS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE

Surrounded by lush gardens inside the private poolside courtyard at Descanso Resort, it’s easy to forget that our location in the Uptown District is within walking distance of some of Palm Spring’s best restaurants and shops. There are so many great...

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Margarita Descanso

MARGARITAS WORTH CELEBRATING

Here at Descanso we believe life is too short for mediocre margaritas, especially when you’re on vacation in the desert. So with your drinking pleasure in mind, a few members of our hospitality team went in search of the best margaritas in Palm Springs....

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PALM SPRINGS’ RICH (AND FAMOUS) HISTORY

Palm Springs has been known for decades as a hideaway for the rich and famous.  The sun and the close proximity to Hollywood has for years drawn many interesting and fabulous people.  And these people have built homes and estates that are considered...

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Idyllwild

DAY TRIP IDYLLWILD

Looking for a great day trip to break up your visit to the desert?  Why not “Mile High Idyllwild”?  This is a favorite for locals and travelers.  This rustic and charming art-filled village is tucked into the San Jacinto mountains at an elevation...

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