If you can pull yourself out of our pristine pool,
take a couple minutes to allow us to assist you in
filling out your “to do” list with some sights and
sounds that truly make Palm Springs a remarkable and
memorable destination. You'll find it both helpful and fun.
Dry off on Thursday evenings* and make your way to
Downtown for Village Fest. Much of South Palm Canyon
becomes a “pedestrian only” thoroughfare filled with
live performances, art and food. And here's a tip...
the Palm Springs Art Museum is one block away and the
admission is free.
Palm Springs and the entire Coachella Valley is home
to some of this countries most beautiful and most
challenging courses. For over half a century the
valley has been host to hundreds of top PGA and
celebrity golf events. We can arrange tee times at
nearly 100 courses that will match your level of play
as well as your budget.
If massage, relaxation, soaking in natural mineral water hot springs is your desire, Palm Springs and surroundings offer a wide variety of Day Spas to fill every whim. We are proud to have on staff at the Desert Riviera Hotel truly fine In-Room Spa services for our guests that wish to enhance their stay with a selection from our carefully chosen offerings. Our therapists are well trained, licensed and insured. They will treat you with the same attention that we do as your hosts.
Conde Nast has called the Palm Springs Aerial Tram
“one of the top ten scenic views in America”. We
couldn't agree more. In 15 minutes you will travel
from the desert floor to the top of one of the most
beautiful mountains around... San Jacinto. 360 degree
breathtaking views from the world's largest rotating
tram. Numerous hiking trails. And if you go in
winter.... snow awaits you.
OFF-ROAD TOURS
Discover the desert's beauty from ground level. Cactus
in bloom. Wildlife like no other. Geological
formations hundreds of thousands of years old. Native
American history. It is a piece of the valley that is
truly unforgettable.The good folks at Elite Land Tours
and Big Wheel Tours are both great guides and
knowledgeable adventurers.
Cats, wolves and giraffes... oh my. Plus botanical
gardens, an African village and petting zoo. It's all
at The Living Desert. Stroll, hike and dine
within 1,200 acres of scenic trails and
educational exhibits.
Just minutes from your door is one of the most modern
and fun gaming facilities around. Built next to the
historic spa, it is a terrific place to play and
relax.
Their season opens October 31, 2007 and goes through
May in the downtown historic Plaza Theatre. It's the
music and dance of the 30's and 40's... with a very
agile cast old enough to have lived it! It is
high-stepping fun at its best.You'll love it no matter
how young you are.
It's the one and only CopyKatz Showroom and Backstage
Bistro.You'll be amazed . Is it live ... or is it
CopyKatz? Rumor
has it from the owner, that they will be expanding to include
a Monday night Comedy Club, and soon a Matinee tribute to Judy Garland.
HIKING / ROCK CLIMBING
There are many mountain and canyon hiking trails to
explore in and around Palm Springs. Joshua Tree
National Park is a serene sanctuary and about an
hour drive from the hotel. It is pristine and a
favorite
of hikers, rock climbers and photographers
alike.
It offers something for anyone who wishes to
experience
the desert as it was thousands of years
ago.
Over 60 years ago the Moorten family began gathering,
growing and displaying what today is one of the
world's most diverse collection of desert plants. Walk
through the “World's First Cactarium”, see specimen
cacti that defy imagination and speak with one of this
areas most knowledable experts on the desert and its
amazing vegetation.And the best part? You can ride one
of our cruiser bikes over there.It's 3 blocks away.
One of our greatest treasures is the fact that Palm
Springs is the un-disputed Mecca for ground-breaking
mid-century architecture. The second most important
residence in America... right behind Frank Lloyd
Wright's Falling Waters... is just two miles away from
the hotel...the 1947 Kauffman Residence designed by
architect Richard Neutra.This masterpiece sits atop a
list of literally hundreds of architecturally
important homes,
hotels and businesses.And yes, the
Desert Riviera Hotel,
designed in 1951 by architect
Herbert Burns, is a beautiful
example of what can be
brought back from the edge of ruin
with vision,
imagination and love. Thank Larry and Patty.
And really... what would Palm Springs be without its
history of our famous visitors from the movie and
entertainment business. Pictured to the right is Elvis and Priscilla
Presley's honeymoon house. They came for some of the very
same reasons you will. Sunshine. Golf. Food. Fun. See
where they lived and still live.
Conceived and constructed in the 1970's, the Palm
Springs Art Museum is a modern museum with on-going
special exhibition of western art and culture. It is also home
to one of the more important art glass exhibitions.
Just a short drive from the hotel is one of the
largest collections of World War ll aircraft. The many
indoor and outdoor exhibitions and photography
galleries come alive via the personal experiences and
tales of its docents.
Every visitor comes away with a greater understanding
and respect for our valley's original settlers.
The harshness of the land and the beauty of their life
and art is vividly on display.
SHOPPING
Very few places in America can seriously point to
their shopping options as attractions. We do. Only one
mile away, our downtown Palm Springs awaits with its
small shops, personal service and eclectic mix of
goodies. A few miles east lies the internationally
famous Rodeo Drive of the Desert.... El Paseo in Palm
Desert. And travelling west from our hotel will take
you to the Cabazon Outlet Shopping Center. Over one
hundred of America's top name-brand retailers are
here. And don't miss the two huge dinosaurs... they're
worth a snapshot or two.
You can find out which Hollywood celebrities lived and played
in Palm Springs by searching for their "stars" embedded in the
sidewalk of Palm Canyon Drive. Discover the stars of Bob
Hope, Ginger Rogers, Liberace, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor,
Harpo Marx, Connie Stevens, Michael Dante, Kaye Ballard, Marilyn Monroe, Mickey Rooney, Dinah Shore, Howard Keele, Sonny
Bono, Leslie Nielsen, Sandler and Young , Merv Griffin, Keely
Smith, Jerry Vale, Elvis Presley, President Gerald Ford, Buddy
Hackett and many many more. Actor, Dane Andrew also known
for owning Rascal, "The World's Ugliest Dog" received the 284th
star on 5-5-07 at 200 S. Palm Canyon Drive under the Back Stage
sign of CopyKatz Theatre.
