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1 C L THE HOOD Palm p TODAY AND YETE COURTEY OF THE CHATEAU AT LAKE LA QUINTA 72 OUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIFE - NOV.DEC2015

L I V E T R A V E L D I C O V E R rings DAY BY LINDA LANG In the 1800s, it was known as agua Caliente (spanish for Boiling water) and spiritual Center of Cahuilla indian tribal life which dated BaCk

in 1876, southern pacific railroad Cut through the san gorgonio pass en route to los angeles, introducing the area to CauCasian pioneers who quickly discovered the healing powers of the desert

in 1909, nellie and dr. harry Coffman opened The desert inn and sanatorium, which, due to nellie's entrepreneurial skills, became a world-renowned hotel for the healthy and wealthy.

2 L I V E T R A V E L D I C O V E R rings DAY BY LINDA LANG In the 1800s, it was known as agua Caliente (spanish for Boiling water) and spiritual Center of Cahuilla indian tribal life which dated BaCk some 2,000 years. in 1876, southern pacific railroad Cut through the san gorgonio pass en route to los angeles, introducing the area to CauCasian pioneers who quickly discovered the healing powers of the desert Climate. among them was welwood murray, a scottish rancher who Built the palm springs hotel where starbuck's now stands at the intersection of palm Canyon drive at tahquitz Canyon way. in 1909, nellie and dr. harry Coffman opened The desert inn and sanatorium, which, due to nellie's entrepreneurial skills, became a world-renowned hotel for the healthy and wealthy. By the mid 1900s palm springs was a favorite escape for frank sinatra, ava gardner, dean martin, sammy davis Jr., Bob hope, Bing Crosby, Jack Benny, elizabeth taylor, and many others including presidents such as dwight eisenhower and gerald ford. today, palm springs has grown from a celebrity playground into nine cities comprising the greater palm springs area palm springs, desert hot springs, Cathedral City, rancho mirage, palm COURTEY OF LA QUINTA REORT & CLUB ON THI PAGE: 1. New is The Chateau at Lake La Quinta, a French manor-style boutique with sweeping lake views. 2. Entrance to La Quinta Resort & Club in Entrance to La Quinta Resort & Club today. CONTINUED H NOV.DEC OUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIFE 73

L THE HOOD COURTEY OF LA QUINTA REORT & CLUB PAL PRING HOTEL AND REORT x with nearly 200 hotels and resorts, greater palm springs oﬀers something for everyone.

The 45-acre la quinta resort & Club, an original 1926 hollywood escape, was recently refurbished with every in-room and outdoor amenity.

of the world's top tennis resorts. There are seven dining options, lots of pools, luxurious spa, and like many of the other area hotels, dogs are welcome and even have their own day spa.

at The willows, you can stay in rooms once regularly occupied by albert einstein or marion davies and walk in the footsteps of other notables.

3 L THE HOOD COURTEY OF LA QUINTA REORT & CLUB PAL PRING HOTEL AND REORT x with nearly 200 hotels and resorts, greater palm springs oﬀers something for everyone. The resorts oﬀer every perk from pools and spas to fine and casual dining, golf, tennis, and access to nearby shopping. The 45-acre la quinta resort & Club, an original 1926 hollywood escape, was recently refurbished with every in-room and outdoor amenity. in addition to being ranked the number one golf resort in north america by the international association of golf tour operators, other accolades include la quinta resort tennis Club being named one of the world's top tennis resorts. There are seven dining options, lots of pools, luxurious spa, and like many of the other area hotels, dogs are welcome and even have their own day spa. smaller historic properties are also upgrading to today's standards while retaining the charm of times past. at The willows, you can stay in rooms once regularly occupied by albert einstein or marion davies and walk in the footsteps of other notables. l'horizon resort & spa, originally built by Jack wrather as a retreat to enjoy with Betty grable, marilyn monroe, presidents reagan and nixon and other friends, just revamped the original 20 bungalows built in 1952 by renowned architect william Cody 4 5 COURTEY OF THE WILLOW desert, indian wells, la quinta, indio and Coachella. a premier world resort and golf destination averaging 75 degrees during the winter, the area continues to welcome new resorts, restaurants, shops, and museums while honoring its native american heritage, hollywood legacy and mid-century modern architecture. a new generation of hollywood can be spotted flip-flopping around town, especially during the palm springs international film festival in January founded by former mayor sonny Bono. palm springs also has its own walk of stars with nearly 400 honoring those in entertainment, literary arts, area pioneers and humanitarians. 4. One of the original casitas at La Quinta Resort & Club in At The Willows, you walk in the steps of the Hollywood elite. 6. The new Chateau at Lake La Quinta has 24 luxury accommodations, gourmet restaurant and lounge. 7. Now named the "Pretty in Pink uite," this was arilyn onroe's favorite room at the Palm prings Rendezvous. ON THI PAGE: COURTEY OF THE CHATEAU AT LAKE LA QUINTA 6 74 OUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIFE - NOV.DEC COURTEY OF LA PAL PRING RENDEZVOU C

8 TRAVEL DICOVER COURTEY OF EIGHT4NINE RETAURANT & LOUNGE DRE NAYLOR LIVE 9 ON THI PAGE: and is adding 24 new guest rooms.

Built in the 1930s, mira loma, as it was then known, was a private 11 12 COURTEY OF HARD ROCK HOTEL PAL PRING retreat for marilyn monroe, veronica lake and gloria swanson.

new to the scene is The Chateau at lake la 10 quinta, a french manorstyle boutique with 24 luxury accommodations, mélange gourmet restaurant and lounge, and sweeping lake views from most rooms.

contemporary hotel; and two new hotels in la quinta's silverrock resort. giacomo pettinari.

One of the desert's hottest new restaurants and bars, OPA features firepits, fountains and a ichelin-starred chef. 9.

4 8 TRAVEL DICOVER COURTEY OF EIGHT4NINE RETAURANT & LOUNGE DRE NAYLOR LIVE 9 ON THI PAGE: and is adding 24 new guest rooms. in uptown palm springs near the racquet Club where the stars partied is rendezvous, named by trip advisor as the "number one small hotel in the u.s." for Built in the 1930s, mira loma, as it was then known, was a private COURTEY OF HARD ROCK HOTEL PAL PRING retreat for marilyn monroe, veronica lake and gloria swanson. in downtown, palm mountain resort & spa just completed renovations that includes 23 new rooms, new lobby, spa and meeting space. new to the scene is The Chateau at lake la 10 quinta, a french manorstyle boutique with 24 luxury accommodations, mélange gourmet restaurant and lounge, and sweeping lake views from most rooms. Coming in late 2016 are the new 150-room, 17-suite luxury andaz palm springs in downtown; kimpton hotel palm springs on north palm Canyon drive; and facebook's ezra Callahan's arrive, a new 32-room contemporary hotel; and two new hotels in la quinta's silverrock resort. giacomo pettinari. Considered one of the desert's hottest new gourmet restaurants and bars, it features fire pits and fountains, is dramatically lit by lindsey adelman chande- COURTEY OF VIITGREATERPALPRING.CO 8. One of the desert's hottest new restaurants and bars, OPA features firepits, fountains and a ichelin-starred chef. 9. Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge features minimalist white décor punctuated by original works of art and photography. 10. River in Rancho irage is a premier destination for food, fashion and fun in the heart of the Palm prings valley. 11. The new spa at La Quinta offers a full range of treatments, anti-aging therapies, salon and more. 12. New to the night scene is the Bardot Nightclub at the Hard Rock Hotel in downtown Palm prings. DINING & NIGHTLIFE x sopa, l horizon resort & spa's new alfresco dining space, is headed by michelin-starred chef liers, and oﬀers everything from intimate dining to family-style at a 26 live edge communal table. once the palm springs post oﬃce, eight4nine restaurant & lounge is another trendy find. its striking minimalist white décor is punctuated by original works of art and photography. private dining rooms, swanky lounge, and patio dining are completed by views of the santa Jacinto mountains. The new Bardot nightclub at the hard rock hotel in downtown CONTINUED OCALLIFEAG.CO H NOV.DEC OUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIFE 75

C L LIVE THE HOOD TRAVEL DICOVER PAL PRING x resort activities aside, the desert is pure adventure.

tours take you back to the glamour days of the mid-1900s as you see the homes of frank sinatra, Bob hope, elvis' honeymoon hideaway and other places where the stars lived and played.

in february is the palm springs fine art fair with some 60 galleries exhibiting DAVID A. LEE 13.

Palm Desert Classic Club, former host site for PGA Tour's Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, is considered one of the best resort courses. 15.

odernism Week in February offers tours of iconic mid-century homes, including many once owned by Hollywood's elite. 17. The PGA West Nicklaus course is popular with amateurs and pros alike.

5 C L LIVE THE HOOD TRAVEL DICOVER PAL PRING x resort activities aside, the desert is pure adventure. you can visit Joshua tree national park, hike and bike in indian Canyons, go hot air ballooning, and see the mid-century modern architecture for which the area is so well known. tours take you back to the glamour days of the mid-1900s as you see the homes of frank sinatra, Bob hope, elvis' honeymoon hideaway and other places where the stars lived and played. in January is the palm springs international film festival, one of the largest in north america attracting 135,000 attendees annually. in february is the palm springs fine art fair with some 60 galleries exhibiting DAVID A. LEE 13. Frey House II is the second of two personal homes designed and built in Palm prings by renowned architect Albert Frey. 14. Palm Desert Classic Club, former host site for PGA Tour's Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, is considered one of the best resort courses. 15. The world famous El Paseo hopping District in Palm Desert features more than 300 world-class shops, art galleries, jewelers, restaurants and more. 16. odernism Week in February offers tours of iconic mid-century homes, including many once owned by Hollywood's elite. 17. The PGA West Nicklaus course is popular with amateurs and pros alike COURTEY OF VIITGREATERPALPRING.CO TO DO ON THI PAGE: works by over 300 artists. also in february is modernism week celebrating mid-century modern architecture, art, fashion and 15 culture. activities include the modernism show & sale, tours of iconic homes, designer showcase events, cocktail parties, and more. for golfers, the pga's CareerBuilder Challenge in partnership the Clinton foundation is in January when the tcp stadium and nicklaus courses host 150 professional players with pro-am play for first 54 holes. DAVID A. LEE palm springs blends french disco décor and palm springs chic with state-of-the-art sound and lighting. also recently opened is hester social Club done in vintage style with a speakeasy vibe. farm-to-table cocktails feature fresh fruits and herbs, and on saturdays, a dj spins light r&b and soul with an occasional live three-piece blues band. 16 For information on places to stay, dine, see and events, go to 76 OUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIFE - NOV.DEC2015 COURTEY OF LA QUINTA REORT & CLUB 17

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