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DESERTS Dante's View. 760/786-3200. See the highest (Mt. Whitney) and lowest (Badwater) places in the Lower 48. FURNACE CREEK (C3) Harmony Borax Works. 760/786-2345. Hwy. 190. Where Death Valley's 20-mule teams got their start. Death Valley National Park. 760/786-2331. Premier desert parkland. INYOKERN (E1) Last Chance Canyon. 800/847-4830. Diverse archaeological sites. Maturango Museum. 760/375-6900. 100 E. Las Flores Ave. History and geology of Mojave Desert. Inyokern Airport (IYK). 760/377-5844. 1669 Airport Rd. Trona Pinnacles. 800/847-4830. Otherworldly geology featured in Star Trek; access via unpaved road. KEELER (C1) Death Valley Scenic Byway. 760/786-3200. Hwy. 190. Appreciate this spectacular 80-mile drive. SHOSHONE (D4) Scotty's Castle. 760/786-2392. Death Valley National Park. Take the house tour, then learn mysteries of its construction. Cerro Gordo Mines Ghost Town. 888/446-7888. Box 221. Stay the night at historic 1867 silver mine. Zabriskie Point. 760/786-3200. Bone-dry, finely sculpted, golden brown rock. Bureau of Land Management. 760/326-7000. ESSEX (G6) RIDGECREST (E2) NEEDLES (F7) Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. 760/326-3853. Mitchell Caverns Natural Preserve. 760/928-2586. Providence Mountains SRA. Tour rock formations underground; stop in at visitor's center. FORT IRWIN (F3) Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex/NASA Tracking Station. 760/255-8688. 93 Goldstone Rd. World's largest deep space communications complex. Fossil Falls. 800/847-4830. Hwy. 395 N. Dry riverbed with obsidian glass and natural formations. Shoshone Museum. 760/852-4414. 118 Hwy. 127. Ethnic and tribal art, history, minerals, and paleontology pack the small museum. TECOPA (D4) Death Valley Chamber of Commerce. 760/852-4420. Discover America's Outback! Resort hotels, sweeping vistas, hot springs, and desert solitude. Don't miss a chance at an adventure you'll be telling folks about for years to come. deathvalleychamber.org. See ad, p. 149 Indian Wells, Short Canyon, and Sand Canyon. 800/847-4830. Within 30 miles of Ridgecrest. Traverse deep, winding, expansive canyons; visit cool springs. YERMO (F3) Kennedy Meadows. 800/847-4830. Hike, bike, or take your off-road vehicle. Calico Ghost Town. 760/254-2122. 36600 Ghost Town Rd. Gunfights, shopping, restaurants, horseback riding, and camping. Calico Early Man Archaeological Site. 760/252-6000. Minneola Rd. Imagine yourself living here over 200,000 years ago. WHERE TO STAY IN THE DESERTS PRICING KEY $: under $100/night $$: $100-$200/night $$$: over $200/night Nu m Ha Sp nd a Sw F /Sa Inte icap Pe u p ts r i it r o Re mm ness na/H net ed We f R sta ing C o Ac Ac lco oo ur Po ent t Tu ce ces m s e m ant ol er b ss s be BORREGO SPRINGS The Springs at Borrego RV Resort ($) 2255 Di Giorgio Rd. Luxury RV resort in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Mountain views, spacious sites, golf, pool, and mineral spas combine to give guests a world-class RVing experience. springsatborrego.com. 4 p f t @ h a 143 RV Sites ($) PALM DESERT Marriott's Desert Springs Villa I ($$‑$$$) 236 r p f t @ h 760/779-1200; 800/845-5279. 1091 Pinehurst Lane. Beautiful Palm Desert resort with alluring amenities. Spacious villas feature full kitchens, living and dining areas, master suite, washer/dryer, and more! marriott.com/ctdds. Marriott's Desert Springs Villa II ($$‑$$$) 402 r p f t @ h 760/779-1200; 800/845-5279. 1091 Pinehurst Lane. Spacious Palm Desert villas with full kitchens, living and dining areas, private balconies, washer/dryer, and more! Enjoy 7 pools, golf, spa, tennis, and dining. marriott.com/ctdvi. Marriott's Shadow Ridge ($$‑$$$) 497 r p f t @ h 760/674-2600; 800/845-5279. 9003 Shadow Ridge Rd. Luxury Palm Desert resort overlooking rolling fairways. Spacious villas with full kitchens, living/dining areas, master suite, and more. Guest rooms also available. marriott.com/ctdsr. PALM SPRINGS Azure Sky Resort in Palm Springs ($‑$$) 11 866/469-8222. 1661 Calle Palo Fierro. Cozy desert hideaway. Fully equipped kitchens, patios, barbecue grills, tennis courts, spa. reservations@vriresorts.com. p t Desert Isle of Palm Springs ($‑$$$) 57 866/469-8222; 866/4MY-VACATION. 2555 E. Palm Canyon Dr. Located in the wind-free southern part of Palm Springs on 7 acres of lush landscaping. King bed, queen pullout, kitchen, 2 baths, fireplace, tennis. reservations@vriresorts.com. p f t Desert Princess Palm Springs Golf Resort ($) 285 r p f t h 800/433-0431. 67967 Vista Chino. Near Palm Springs Int'l Airport and downtown. Big rooms/suites with either patio or balcony. Full-service spa; 4 restaurants. Views of San Jacinto Mountains and 27-hole golf course. desertprincessgolfresort.com. Desert Vacation Villas ($‑$$) 866/469-8222; 866/4MY-VACATION. 250 W. Vista Chino. Heated pool & hot tub. Free bike use, BBQs by the pool. 2-bedroom units w/kitchen, patio or balcony. Free Wi-Fi. reservations@vriresorts.com. 36 p t @ Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs ($$‑$$$) 163 r p f t @ h a 866/235-4514. 150 S Indian Canyon Dr. Luxury resort offering See ad, p. 111 a sleek, Rock-n-Roll-inspired design, balconies and patios, 42" flat screen TVs, plus a sizzling pool scene, fine dining, PRICING KEY $: under $100/night $$: $100-$200/night $$$: over $200/night Nu m Ha Sp nd a Sw F /Sa Inte icap Pe u p ts r i it r o Re mm ness na/H net ed We f R sta ing C o Ac Ac lco oo ur Po ent t Tu ce ces m s e m ant ol er b ss s be spa, and above all, outstanding customer service. HRHPalmSprings.com. Hilton Palm Springs ($$‑$$$) 760/320-6868; 800/522-6900. 400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. All rooms completely renovated, 42" flat-screen TVs, new Elements Spa. Next to Spa Casino and only one block to downtown. palmsprings.hilton.com. 261 r p f t @ h a See ad, p. 110 Hyatt Palm Springs ($$‑$$$) 194 r p f @ a 760/322-9000. 285 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Hyatt's all-suite See ad, p. 111 hotel located in the heart of Palm Springs. Steps from dining, shopping, nightlife, art galleries, museums, and Village Fest every Thursday night. Refrigerator and safe in rooms. hyattpalmsprings.com. Palm Springs Vacation Rental Agency ($‑$$$) 760/320-7451; 866/785-0156. 225 S. Civic Center Dr. #7. info@palmspringsrentals.com; palmspringsrentals.com. 200 r p f t @ h a Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel ($$‑$$$) 760/322-6000; 888/682-1238. 888 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Top-rated accommodations and high-tech amenities. Take a dip in Palm Springs' largest resort-style pool. Walking distance to downtown Palm Springs. renaissancehotel palmsprings.com. 410 r p f t @ h a Saguaro Hotel ($$‑$$$) 760/323-1711; 877/808-2439. 1800 E Palm Canyon Drive. Centrally located resort includes fitness, spa, pool, bikes, Wi-Fi, meeting space & Jose Garces dining & bar. bookthesaguarops@jdvhotels.com; thesaguaro.com. 245 r p f t @ h a Small Hotels of Palm Springs ($$‑$$$) smallhotelsofpalmsprings.com. 28 smaller independently owned & operated boutique resorts, hotels & inns-small, friendly, distinctive. Makes finding that perfect little hideaway a virtual snap! 350 r p f t @ h a The Plaza Resort & Spa ($‑$$$) 866/863-7388. 2601 Golf Club Dr. Studio and 1-bedroom units next to Tahquitz Creek Golf Course. Basketball, tennis courts. Family friendly. extraholidays.com/palm-springscalifornia/the-plaza-resort-spa.aspx. See ad, p. 110 See ad, p. 110 See ad, p. 110 81 p f t @ h a The Riviera Resort & Spa ($$‑$$$) 406 r p f t @ a 760/327-8311; 866/588-8311. 1600 N. Indian Canyon Dr. One of Palm Springs' most significant landmarks, the Riviera See ad, p. 111 Resort & Spa offers a luxury spa, signature dining, and 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. psriviera.com. PARKER DAM Black Meadow Landing ($) 800/742-8276. 156100 Black Meadow Landing Rd. Located on the California side of Lake Havasu. Family resort, summer watersports, winter FUN! Diner & market on-site. Fishing, golf, hiking, wildlife. blackmeadowlanding.com. 78 r @ h a VISITCALIFORNIA.COM | 113 http://www.deathvalleychamber.org http://www.HRHPalmSprings.com http://www.springsatborrego.com http://palmsprings.hilton.com http://www.marriott.com/ctdds http://www.hyattpalmsprings.com http://www.palmspringsrentals.com http://www.marriott.com/ctdvi http://www.renaissancehotelpalmsprings.com http://www.renaissancehotelpalmsprings.com http://www.marriott.com/ctdsr http://www.thesaguaro.com http://www.smallhotelsofpalmsprings.com http://www.extraholidays.com/palm-springs-california/the-plaza-resort-spa.aspx http://www.extraholidays.com/palm-springs-california/the-plaza-resort-spa.aspx http://www.desertprincessgolfresort.com http://www.psriviera.com http://www.blackmeadowlanding.com http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

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