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Visit the Best California Zoo in Palm Desert

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Get the full safari experience just a five-minute drive from our boutique hotel in Southern California, Shadow Mountain Resort & Club. Feed the tallest giraffes you’ve ever seen, say “g’ day mate,” to some wallabies, and meet some ferocious cheetahs. You even have the opportunity to interact with and groom African livestock at The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens. After you’ve had your fill of wildlife at the best California zoo near our resort, peruse the many Palm Desert hiking trails on-site and relax in the gardens. Things to Do at The Living Desert California Zoo If you’re looking for [...]

5 Must-Try Hikes Near Palm Desert

Palm Desert is a shining jewel among Southern California’s gorgeous desert landscapes. We’re just a short drive from Palm Springs, and we’re surrounded by a national park, state park, and national forest. All of those geographic advantages mean that there is plenty of hiking near Palm Desert. Some of the best Palm Springs hiking trails are here, such as Ladder Canyon and Joshua Tree National Park. Here are the five bucket list Palm Desert hikes to try during your stay at Shadow Mountain Resort, listed from shortest to longest. Joshua Tree’s Cholla Cactus Gardens Joshua Tree National Park has tons [...]