Tahquitz Creek Golf Course
Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort operates two courses in the far east of Palm Springs. The Resort Course is a challenging par-72 designed by Ted Robinson, incorporating trees, desert and streams into play. The Legends Course is a par-70 highlighted by more than 40 bunkers stretched out over 18 holes. Round prices are as low as $10 per person with variable pricing for early birds, afternoon golfers and twilight guests.
Tahquitz Creek Golf Course
1885 Golf Club Drive
Palm Springs, California 92264
(760) 328-1005
tahquitzgolfresort.com/
Spencer's Restaurant
Spencer's serves an eclectic international menu in indoor and outdoor spaces just south of O'Donnell Golf Club. The restaurant's Sunday brunch includes dishes like Scotch eggs Benedict, corned beef hash and vegetarian burgers. The dinner menu features Spencer's Favorite, like crisp skin whitefish and center cut pork chops. Spencer's dessert menu is limited because diners enjoy simple dishes such as banana splits, apple tarte tatin and peach cobbler.
Spencer's Restaurant
701 W. Baristo Road
Palm Springs, California 92262
(760) 327-3446
spencersrestaurant.com/index.php
Elite Land Tours
Elite Land Tours operates more than a dozen tours of the Palm Springs area from its office near Cimarron Golf Club. Visitors interested in seeing the Joshua Tree National Park can book space in the four-hour Joshua Tree Adventure. Elite Land Tours shows the forests, deserts and golf courses in the region with the five-hour Helicopter/Hummer Combo. The company's experienced guides showcase the architecture, historical areas and shops of Palm Springs during the 90-minute Palm Springs City Tour.
Elite Land Tours
540 South Vella Road
Palm Springs, California 92264
(760) 318-1200
elitelandtours.com/
Wild for the Vine
Wild for the Vine is a quaint wine shop located two blocks east of the O'Donnell Golf Club. Golfers interested in the latest vintages from California, France, Australia and other wine hotbeds check out the store's daily tastings. Wild for the Vine selects four wines per week and educates shoppers on their origins. The store carries glasses, holders, openers and decanters that are demonstrated upon request by the experienced sales staff.
Wild for the Vine
390 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, California 92262
(760) 325-9930
wildforthevine.com/
About The Author
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
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