Welcome To The Desert 2015 They don’t call Palm Springs the “golf capital of the world” for nothing. Not only are there more than 110 courses in the greater Palm Springs/Coachella Valley footprint, but they’re also among the world’s most beautiful.
There is so much more to keep you busy, including outstanding restaurants featuring cuisine for all palates.
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When it comes to a Palm Springs getaway, thoughts of poolside pleasures and verdant fairways come to mind, but there’s a lot more to this desert oasis than meets than eye.
You might be surprised to learn that Palm Springs boasts a vast concentration of Mid-Century Modern architecture, or that it’s the date (as in the fruit) capital of the world.
Of course, you’re going to want to pack your bathing suit and some sunscreen, but don’t forget your hiking shoes and perhaps even a parka if you plan on going to the top of San Jacinto Mountain.
From Elvis’s Honeymoon Hideaway to some serious shopping opportunities, you’ll have more fun under the sun than you could have ever imagined.
Championship courses are everywhere. It’s the main reason many visitors come to the desert. While private ones like PGA West in La Quinta get all the press, you’ll have no trouble teeing off on excellent public courses—at affordable rates. One of the best deals is the Classic Club in Palm Desert.
Its championship course was designed by Arnold Palmer to be the home of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, which was played there for a few years. Off-season rates can go as low as $50, including the cart. The Golf Resort at Indian Wells is another find, with 36 championship holes.
The views are as unbelievable as the challenges at the public Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, constructed on a hill across the desert and mountains. In Palm Springs, the 18-hole Nicklaus Design course at the Escena Golf Club is a nice play.
The 36-hole Indian Canyons Golf Resort is another comfortable course meandering through Palm Springs’ stylish Canyon Estates neighborhood under the shadow of the mountains. The clubhouses all are architectural stunning for après-game relaxation.