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PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA |
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Photo courtesy GoogleImages.com
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Getting There... |
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Driving from Las Vegas: Take I-15 South to
I-215, then I-215 Southeast to I-10, continue East on I-10. Las
Vegas to Palm Springs is about a 4 to 41/2 hour drive... |
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From Los Angeles International Airport
(LAX):
Approximately 131 Miles Take Century Blvd. to I-105 East, to I-605 North
to I-10 East, exit at Highway 111 to Palm Springs.
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From Orange County-John Wayne Airport (SNA):
Approximately 100 Miles Take MacArthur Blvd. North to Highway 55, to
Highway 91 East, to Highway 60 East, to I-10 East, exit at Highway 111 to
Palm Springs.
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One of the first things that you
might notice upon arriving at Palm Springs - at night anyway - is the
conspicuous "lack" of bright, colorful commercial signage. This (way North
- Hollywood) suburb has decided to keep a low profile after dark. Most
commercial signage is subdued.
If you drive a Rolls Royce or a sleek Black Mercedes-Benz you will feel
very comfortable in this Desert hamlet. If not you will have a great time,
anyway, people watching or strolling down the main street (Palm Canyon
Drive,) visiting the Art galleries or dining at one of the wonderful
restaurants.
This is a slick town, though most of the action is behind closed doors or
on patios at night - at sophisticated parties with "cool" Jazz trios or
quartets.
Palm Springs is a one-of-a-kind town. If you don't know where to start,
try the Starbucks and just watch. You will catch on, even though you might
not feel like you fit in. Enjoy it anyway. The brilliant juxtaposition of
the town in relation to the mountain on the Western edge of the city
bathes the area in shade by late afternoon. This is a real good thing
since the temperatures in summer can be severe. |
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LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA
222 S. Palm Canyon Dr. (760-325-2794)
Las Casuelas Terraza is a favorite Mexican
restaurant in Palm Springs. On the main drag, this restaurant offers patio
dining as well as several indoor rooms and more than one bar. The menu
includes most standard MEXICAN fare. They also offer Happy-Hour specials.
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"THE VERY COOL MUSICLAND HOTEL" 1342 S Palm
Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 325-1326
"Moderate, Pet-friendly motel rooms in South Palm
Springs."
The last time I stayed here, the owners &
friends had a weekend jam session above the office. [WC] |
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HAD A DATE LATELY ?
Shields Date Gardens sells
Date Shakes, Dates and other fruit. A Date Shake is a very pleasing thing.
If you are close to Indio, Ca. stop by Shields, have a shake, sit back and
savor a superlative taste sensation. Also, buy a bag of dates for the
trip home.
Shields Date Gardens
80-225 Rte. 111
Indio, CA
Phone: 760/347-0996
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Try this link for more Palm Springs information:
This is the official Web site for the city of Palm Springs. |
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Palm Springs' Chamber of Commerce |
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03/07/2011 |
