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Sunnylands Center & Gardens. Tour the 200acre
former estate of publishing magnate Walter
Annenberg and his wife Lenore. The massive
glass-walled home is a stunning example of
mid-century modern architecture. 760/202-2222;
sunnylands.org
RANCHO MIRAGE
Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert.
Have fun while exploring more than 80 hands-on
exhibits with a focus on gardening, animal
interaction, science, cooking, and nutrition.
760/321-0602; cdmod.org
RIDGECREST
Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors
Bureau. Drop by the Visitors Bureau to plan
desert adventures. Find out where to view Native
American petroglyphs and unique geological
attractions. 760/375-8202; racvb.com
TWENTYNINE PALMS
Joshua Tree National Park. Go rock climbing,
hiking, and camping while enjoying a stark
landscape dotted with cholla cactus, creosote
bush, and the park's namesake trees. In spring,
wildfl owers carpet the desert fl oor. 760/3675500;
nps.gov/jotr
YERMO
Calico Ghost Town. Explore an Old West silvermining
town, founded in 1881. Enjoy shopping,
restaurants, horseback riding, and camping. Visit
Maggie Mine and the Calico Odessa Railroad.
760/254-1123; parks.sbcounty.gov
YUCCA VALLEY
Hi-Desert Nature Museum. Enhance your
high-desert appreciation with interactive natural
history and cultural exhibits. Observe several
species of native snakes, lizards, arachnids,
and insects in the mini zoo. 760/369-7212;
hidesertnaturemuseum.org
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HOTELS AND RE S OR T S
PALM DESERT
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas I. 1091
Pinehurst Lane. Beautiful resort with alluring
amenities. Spacious villas have full kitchens,
living/dining areas and washer/dryer. Guest
rooms also available. Book at 800/845-5279;
marriott.com/ctdds $$-$$$
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II. 1091 Pinehurst
Lane. Spacious villas with full kitchens, living/dining
areas and washer/dryer. Guest rooms also available.
7 pools, free parking and no resort fees! Book
at 800/845-5279; marriott.com/ctdvi $$-$$$
Marriott's Shadow Ridge. 9003 Shadow Ridge
Rd. Sprawling resort on rolling fairways. Spacious
villas with full kitchens and living/dining areas;
guest rooms available. Free parking and no
resort fees! 800/845-5279; marriott.com/ctdsr
$$-$$$
The Westin Desert Willow Villas. 75 Willow Ridge. Enjoy
superb resort amenities and spacious 1- and 2-bedroom
villas with living/dining area, kitchen or kitchenette and
washer/dryer. No resort fees. Book at 800/845-5279;
marriott.com/pspwd $$-$$$
RANCHO MIRAGE
The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas. 71777
Dinah Shore Drive. Premium villa resort overlooking
fairways. Enjoy spacious living/dining area, kitchen or
kitchenette, washer/dryer and more. No resort fees.
Book at 800/845-5279; marriott.com/pspwm $$-$$$
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