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Desert Hot Springs

Nestled in the foothills twelve miles north of Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs has emerged in recent years as a spa destination. Like desert flowers after the winter rains, various spas have sprung up to capture the aquifer’s healing waters.
The town’s award-winning mineral waters travel underground for years before rising to the surface at a scalding 140 degrees, but then are cooled to temperatures meant to soothe body and soul. Noticeably absent is any sulfurous smell that some hot springs have, and the silky sensation of the water is pure luxury.

But don’t come to Desert Hot Springs if it’s shopping or nightclubbing that you’re after. The appeal of this burgeoning but still cozy desert town is its restorative, rejuvenating aspects. If the idea of soaking in a 104-degree bath while watching the last rays of light caress towering Mount San Jacinto’s snow-covered peaks, then you’ve found your haven.

Nearby attractions include Joshua Tree National Park and the Morongo Bird Sanctuary, which both provide the option to hike and check out the desert wildlife. Though secluded, Desert Hot Springs is anything but isolated. A drive of less than twenty minutes will have you in Palm Springs with its many restaurants and entertainment options. Wine, dine, and then wend your way back to your hot springs oasis to soak out the day’s worries under a sparkling star-lit night. When you’re in Desert Hot Springs, it feels like you can have it all.

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Editor's Letter July 2009

When it comes to selecting a doctor, particularly a specialist, we take some measure of comfort by seeking a referral from a trusted friend. This is why Palm Springs Life partnered with New York-based Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. to present our fifth annual Top Doctors issue.

Our Top Doctors

Meet the desert’s 72 top physicians in 37 categories, as selected by their peers and vetted by an independent medical research firm.

Reaching for the Top

Famed winemaker Mike Grgich earns accolades, awards, accomplishments — and a place in paradise. Although he’s spending the day at home in La Quinta, Miljenko “Mike” Grgich sports his trademark beret, a houndstooth jacket, and a tie whose abstract pattern suggests grapes.

Related Links:

Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

DesertHotSprings.org