The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage

Rooms and suites offer natural stone accents and views of the desert, mountains, and resort. Select suites include private terraces and balconies, outdoor fire pits, and separate dining and living spaces.

State Fare Bar and Kitchen offers a seasonal, local menu and a selection of California wine. Set on a cliff overlooking the Coachella Valley, The Edge Steakhouse serves a variety of meat and seafood. Enjoy casual fare at one of the Air Pool Bar’s poolside cabanas.

A large outdoor pool offers fun for the whole family, while a tranquil adults-only pool overlooks the desert. Carved directly into the earth, the spa includes private terraces, an outdoor relaxation lounge with plunge pools, a fitness center with indoor/outdoor yoga and meditation spaces, a full-service salon, and indigenous body treatments. Try the Detoxifying Wellness Treatment, a health-boosting experience that uses warm herbal poultices to provide warmth to the muscles and joints while boosting circulation with stimulating exfoliation. Add a relaxing scalp massage for a clearer mind and renewed body.

Golf on one of the more than 100 golf courses situated around Palm Springs. Ritz-Carlton guests enjoy privileges at a number of surrounding country clubs. Try rock climbing or take in the unique desert flora and fauna at Joshua Tree National Park.