Think you've 'done' SoCal and California? Think again. Surprises await up and ... - Los Angeles Times
If you’re traveling the Golden State this summer, here are some of the surprises in store for you at a changed and changing slate of hotels, spas, museums and more, from San Diego to the Coachella Valley to Napa Valley. Palm Springs & Coachella Valley. Sure, it's blazingly hot in Palm Springs and Coachella Valley in the summer — that's why they have all those swimming pools we've heard so much fuss about during the drought. Discover more about that famous Midcentury Modern architecture at the Palm Springs Art Museum's new Architecture and Design Center in the Edwards Harris Pavilion downtown. Info: (760) 423-5260, http://www. Hollywood in the desert: Triada Palm Springs in the Movie Colony area of downtown opened in October with eight casitas, eight suites and 20 units with full kitchens. Info: (760) 844-7000, http://www. Near the southwestern edge of town below the mountains, the former Viceroy Palm Springs became the Avalon Palm Springs in April with emphasis on "alchemy, holistic health and global herbal medicine" in its Estrella Spa. Doubles from $180. Info: (760) 320-4117, http://www. Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs claims to be the first carbon neutral resort in North America. Info: (888) 345-4269, http://www. http://www. Source: www.latimes.com
