Nice little place to sit down and watch the kids play in the water. We were looking for a place to…read moretake pictures for a photo project and this came up on my map. Beautiful little area.

A MUST DO! 4 & 1/2 STARS! IT'S FREE & with Free Parking! The Fountain of Life Fountain is a…read moreBeautiful Flowing Water Sculpture with a colorful playful design in the heart of Cathedral City adjacent to Palm Springs. It is located right on Highway 111 & is the Focal Centerpiece of Town Square Park. Both Adults & Kids will find it a place to have some Fun & Relax. The continuous sound of flowing water & the color palate really calms the Soul. There are benches all around so you can sit down & Chill Out. The fountain's design is a spiral motif, which is a symbol of rejuvenation & continuous birth. This artistic fountain's composition also incorporates a recirculating water system. When the desert temperatures hit the over 100 mark & you are looking for an inexpensive way to Cool Off; this is a perfect place to Beat the Heat! This place is picturesque during the day but it really comes to life at night with the colorful lights placed to highlight its artistic features. The Fountain of Life was designed by artist Jennifer Johnson with architect Reuel Young. It was physically built by The House of Stone and Fountains & Landscape Enhancements. The fountain was carved out of pieces out of adoquin stone from the quarry near Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Johnson spent more than a year adorning the fountain with hand cut glass & mosaic tiles. The Fountain of Life Reflects the history & nature of the desert community. There are 3 central columns made of Stone. The big horn sheep, fishes, lizards, tortoises, birds, shells, wildflowers & others, all surround the Sculpture. These are elements that are native to this area from both the present & the past. The rooster and hen represent the importance of family in multi cultures. A Cahuilla basket pays tribute to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, who gifted the soft surface which helps enhance the safety factor for Kids. The fountain's tri-color soft surface is made of ground recycled tires. Buddy and Beverly Rogers became the fountain's first major donors. There is Free Parking in the area & there are shops, eateries, statues, & The Mary Pickford Movie Theater ( a huge film actress from the 1920s) all in the same location. Every November this area is the host where The Hot Air Balloon Festival takes place. Hot Air Balloons from around the country come to decorate the desert skies with Light, Music, Food & some Paid & Free Festivities too. If you are in the Cathedral City/ Palm Springs Area be sure to check it out! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really rich to have The Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've Been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like A King On A Limited Budget!

The last time that we've been it was just for a walk around the garden and the museum area. If you…read morehaven't been, it's beautiful. Free to visit and you can enjoy the cactus garden and wander around the gardens. Museum and gift shop as well as cafe is on sites. But this visit, we took the tour of the Annenberg property. Tour is about 90 min and about 60.00 per person. They do recommend you come a little early to view and enjoy the main building where the cactus garden was but we were a little behind and made it right before the tour started. The tour host 7 person per guided tours. We start off at check in and then met with our guide, Hema. At the beginning you start off on the golf carts where your guide gives you an introduction to the family and the property. The gate into the main residence is around the corner from the public property. It's amazing to see how someone turned a barren desert landscape into an oasis. The brief cart ride to main door was quite nice. A massive golf property hidden in the desert. Once you approached the main property, it's welcomed by a massive water feature. A knock on the double doors lead you into the lobby of the house. Just walking into the property, it's a true MCM oasis. To find out the property only has just the primary bedroom was insane as it was massive. Theres no picture allowed inside but outside was fine. Hema, very detailed in everything she explained was very sweet and detail oriented. Walking through the different rooms and seeing all the amazing things collected by both Walter and Leonore Annenberg was quite interesting. The office which house all of Walter's work, pictures of family, friends and political figures. The different room that's in the main house, their amazing artwork which some are the original pieces. Then you have the way they lived, very elegantly. Each room had their own unique style. The designer and architect sure had their hands full with detail designed of everything on site. The furniture, one of a kind design with amazing embroidery. Walter had an amazing collection of artwork and sculptures. Seeing them throughout the house and the way it was displayed in different room of the house was spectacular. Even the kitchen was nice. Still fully functional as it's still used for summits. The outside alone is one in a million. The massive property with many lakes that is fully stocked for fishing. The golf course which is a golfers heaven. And then you have the pool with a million dollar view of the mountains as the backdrop. Not only the main house, there's the guest house which is utilized for guest. And they're know by different color rooms. And by that, it's fully decorated in the color palette. That building also all looks out to the pool and mountain. Leonore, with her favorite color yellow also had a rose garden designed in the property. The tour lets you inside the lives of the Annenberg and the amazing lives they've lived. Housing major political figures, celebrities and the amazing parties had. The massive art collection and endless photos of everyone, it was a sight to see. This is a tour worth checking out and learning about the Annenberg. Plus, Hema our tour guide was excellent.

We were in Palm Desert for 12 days. Upon arrival I tried unsuccessfully to get tickets for the…read moreHistoric House Tour and the Open Air Experience. The tours were either sold out or had one spot available. There were 2 of us. I would recommend purchasing tickets online before you arrive to Palm Springs because of the popularity of the tours. You cannot purchase tickets by phone, email or in person. There are no waitlists either. We walked among the garden area, visited the small but great gift shop, watched the movie about Sunnylands and viewed the current exhibition. The next time we're in the Palm Springs area I will definitely plan ahead and purchase tickets way in advance.

A fascinating tour for engineers or wind power enthusiasts. Our tour guy was Bill, and he was both…read moreenthusiastic and knowledgeable about every aspect of wind and solar power. We highly recommend this tour for anyone in the Palm Springs area!

Bill and Tom were super knowledgeable on the San Gorgonio Pass wind turbines, containing example of…read moreboth historic turbine designs and currently functional Vestas turbines which power local homes. Additionally, the fifteen minute intro video plus self guided car tour was a great format, since it let us go through the area at our own pace.

Our guide, Travis, was so informative! We learned so much about the history of the area…read more Especially enjoyed the Oasis we walked to, the box canyons we drove through, and the slot canyons we squeezed through! Book it and enjoy the sunset on your return!

The tour was very pretty and scenic. Our guide personalized the tour to what we told her we wanted…read moreto see. She was also very nice and friendly. I never realized how much would be back there. I would definitely recommend.

I'm from Temecula, and the drive to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was about 1 hour and 25…read moreminutes--and completely worth it! As you enter, you're asked to turn off your A/C for the short uphill drive to the visitor center, so be prepared because it gets hot. Parking was easy, with several lots available, and we were lucky enough to find a spot right in front of the visitor center. The visitor center itself is spacious and beautiful, with an outdoor deck where you can watch the tram travel up the mountain. Round-trip admission was about $35 with military discount, and the tram ride to the top took around 10 minutes. Once you arrive, the views are absolutely breathtaking. There are three levels to explore with restaurants, seating areas, exhibits, a theater, and access to hiking trails. This was such a fun experience, and I'd definitely come back. If you're visiting Palm Springs or exploring Southern California, I highly recommend adding this to your itinerary!

NEED TO KNOW: The shuttles from the parking lots to the…read moreaerial tram do not run the entire hours of operation. There is no signage, and we were not informed of this, so when we got back at 9pm (the top was open until 1030 this night), we waited (along with 2 other couples) for a while. I truly thought, as a tourist location, someone visiting their first time being dropped off in that spot - would assume you'd get picked up there as well. Only upon going back up and in and asking were we told this & that a security officer drives around and helps to take people to their car. My bf ended up walking down to grab the car. While I waited, I noticed a security officer leave the main building and walk to his truck and even though he saw me, didn't acknowledge me. Keep in mind, this is the same officer who was busy chatting to the front desk girl when we got off the tram and heading out. Sometime later, a security truck drove right by me and never stopped. I was a female alone & didn't even acknowledge me. Within a few minutes, my bf showed up and was telling me how he literally had 2 bobcats (1 small and 1 bigger) walk in the short distance by him at one point and then how dark it was when he left the top parking lot. Literally it was pitch black and we drove by the lot we were in. They do have solar panels connected to light fixtures, but apparently none of those work in any of the lower lots. You're literally in the mountains and the location is running still... why would they not have the shuttle running until closing? Why wouldn't they have lights set up for those expected to walk back to their cars anytime after sunset? Also, my bf told me he actually was in that security truck when it drove by as the guy did eventually pick him up in the dark but seemed irritated to actually work and had picked up 1 of the other couples - ignored the other and ignored me even though my bf had said that other couple was also walking to their car in the dark and that I was with him. The guy seemed mad and irritated and even kept making noises of frustration in the short time he was with him. Honestly, the above situation is what dropped my view down from 5 to 3. Just ridiculous. As for the location at the top, it's a cool spot to visit (even if you don't hike or plan to camp). There's a very quick "museum", a little shop, a bar, cafeteria style food area and a restaurant that we ate at. Those employees were all very nice and the food was good. Overall, I wouldn't be back though.

Misty's Consignment's store is fantastic! It doesn't look big when you first walk in but there are…read moreso many rooms filled with so many surprises furniture jewelry things from the 60s and 50s and 70's and today's treasures. We have bought a few things there one was a RCA 1972 television set. We are in the process of seeing if we can get it fixed but it looks so great and so cool just sitting in our living room anyway we love the 60s and 70s. The people who work there are so nice and so helpful if you're looking for art or that special thing, I would definitely recommend Misty's Consignment some of the things are expensive, but the quality is even more valuable. I also brought in some things for Consignment it's real easy to do. Give them a call and they'll tell you how to do it. The parking lot is big and there's always a spot but it gets pretty busy sometimes it's fun and an adventure each time we go I recommend Misty's Consignment 100%.

Misty's is not the same without Misty- Some advice based on…read more3 recent experiences. -Drop the attitude- you sell consigned used items- not Birkin Bags. Your art specialist has no talent for doing her job- she's rude and ignorant. If she can't google it she can't and doesn't establish a value to anything. She has no knowledge of art valuation, which allowed me to buy 2 under valued pieces, and prevented me from selling several others. -Stop damaging items entrusted to you for consignment. I saw the movers damage a coffee table, and laughed and said "oh man...oh well." And find a vendor that will AFFORDABLY transport consigned items to sell and when purchased- your relationship with S&D movers is a rip off! $175 hour + a two hour min. $350 just to drop off a consigned item. I emailed you to verify if that was correct, and the unsigned response ignored the question entirely- and asked "Have we approved the items you wish to bring in?" Again- drop the attitude and answer the question. Lastly, your customers are your best consultants- you are becoming a carbon copy of The Estate Sale Company.

So glad we checked this off the bucket list. We had a great experience. Despite the morning being…read morevery foggy from having warm weather the day before, the company did a great job of finding clear skies to take off from. Pilot Denni (the owner of the company with almost 40 years of pilot experience) was great and landed in the same place we took off, which is likened to a hole in one in golf. The whole experience was less than 3hrs. The ride itself lasted about an hour. We were transported to and from the launch and landing sites. They took some pictures for us and provided a balloon ride certificate at the end with discounts for local wineries and businesses. Mimosas and a bag of snacks were provided at the end. It was a great experience and would recommend to anyone willing to wake up before sunrise.

I surprised my boyfriend for his birthday with a hot balloon ride and it was the best experience…read moreever! The staff are very, very nice, Phill the pilot was so informative very calm and knowledgeable. He made our balloon ride smooth and wonderful. All the staff were amazing! Highly recommend recommended thank you so much for a great experience!

Today we toured the spa and will definitely schedule a day of treatment on our next visit to Palm…read moreSprings! The spa was beautiful and tranquil. We really appreciated Heidi giving us a great tour and answering all of our questions.

It's ALWAYS GREAT & FUN when my family, friends, and I visit Aqua Caliente Resort and Casino…read more The property is huge and features a large casino, a spacious indoor concert and special events theatre, a big pool and spa area, restaurants, bars, a spa, gym, banquet rooms, and very comfortable hotel rooms. The slot machines are not as loose as in other casinos we visit, but my family has had our moments in the past. As an occasional visitor to this resort, I find that it offers a very attractive rewards program when you actively play the slot machines and/or table games. Regardless of how much you play, as I only play penny slots. As a member of the rewards program (which is free to join), the resort will comp you 2 free nights of accommodations, free concert tickets, free meals, and free play. As your playtime increases, you level up, and the rewards become even greater. This is a GRRAT resort and casino to relax, have some fun, and simply leave all your worries behind.

It was so easy, renting our bikes all ages grown-ups down to 10-year-olds. They were so…read moreknowledgeable and helpful with ideas on where to ride. I absolutely recommend them. The price was great as well.

I really can't say enough about this business. I've rented bikes all over the world, and they're by…read morefar my favorite. I've used them three times, and the next time I visit Palm Springs, I think I will rent an eBike for a week and just ride around the modernist neighborhoods. It's always hard to turn the bikes in at the end. They're very well maintained. The staff are so nice and fun and really take requests to heart, like seat adjustments, needing a basket for a purse, etc. Even if you're not in great physical shape, it's easy to ride around Palm Springs - except maybe in the summer when it's boiling. Don't miss the Palm Springs Historical Society bike tours - they use headsets so you can hear the guide and you meet at Bike Palm Springs.

*No Ordinary Library*…read more We live in Rancho Mirage and experienced a major power outage that disrupted our service for multiple days. In the morning, prior to knowing the official extent and estimated length of the outage, wifey & I came here to charge devices, do some work via WiFi, and stay cool on a 100+ degrees day. Everyone here made us feel welcome and were very understanding of our situation. It's a beautiful and spacious library -- inside & out. There's a bunch of different sections to sit depending on your mood. There's also an outdoor patio that came in handy to warm up every now & then because the AC inside is extremely frosty. Instead of venturing out for lunch in the afternoon, we decided to stay here and share a sandwich at the Aspen Mills Cafe. We went with the Aspen: Tender oven-roasted turkey breast, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, avocado, horseradish, and light mayonnaise on cranberry spice bread. Side of potato salad and pickle. $13.95 If that sounds good to you? It tasted even better. All natural, fresh and filling. Marcela was manning the cafe. She's friendly and makes a mean tasty sandwich. Afterwards we both signed up for Rancho Mirage Library Cards. It's free for residents and doesn't expire for 2 years. Tho the power outage brought us here this time, we'll be back one day to enjoy the library even more.

We came for the STRONG WORDS show. What a place! You can tell they are well funded. The event was…read morefree for members. I'll be back for more events.