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PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA |
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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.
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 |
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"Moderate, Pet-friendly motel rooms in South Palm
Springs." |
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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
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Shields Date Gardens
www.shieldsdates.com
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
Try this link for more Palm Springs information:
palm-springs.org/
This is the official Web site for the
city of Palm Springs. |
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04/30/2009 |
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