Weekend Getaway In Indian Wells: Where To Stay, Eat and Explore

Quieter than neighboring Palm Springs and less remote than La Quinta, Indian Wells offers close proximity to the Tennis Garden, Indian Wells Golf Resort, fine dining, jeep tours and luxurious spas.

Miramonte Resort & Spa

Stay

The newly renovated Mediterranean inspired Miramonte Resort & Spa is housed on 11 acres of rose and herb gardens, citrus groves and olive trees. Only 215 rooms, suites and villas are located on the luxurious grounds giving the resort a spacious and intimate ambiance. Rooms and suites include private patios with views of the Santa Rosa mountains, desks, flat screen televisions, an in room coffee maker and large sitting areas. The marble bathroom includes NEST bath soaps and shampoos and a separate vanity area. Guests can relax and enjoy some rays at three sparkling pools or visit the award-winning Well Spa with 13 treatment rooms, two salt pools and a meditation room.

Relax by a fire pit on over 11 acres of gardens and walkways

Dine

Grove Artisan Kitchen

Located inside the Miramonte Resort is the Grove Artisan Kitchen focusing on farm-to-table fresh seasonal California cuisine. Executive Chef Paul Hancock incorporates fresh onsite grown herbs and vegetables into his menu. Standout dishes include roasted butternut squash soup, cioppino, filet mignon, roasted pumpkin with white chocolate mole and queso fresco and pork chops with brandied apples and jalapeno mashed potato. Guests can also enjoy breakfast and lunch al fresco and admire beautifully landscaped grounds by the firepits.

Grove Artisan Kitchen

Miramonte's on site herb gardens

Mr. Lyons

Head to downtown Palm Springs to Mr. Lyons for an old school steakhouse vibe with a modern twist. Housed in the former Lyons English Grille location, the 12,000 square foot space is divided into several dining and drinking areas. The main dining room is elegant with sea foam green banquettes, white linen tablecloths, hardwood floors and modern light fixtures. The patio is perfect for spring and fall al fresco dining. For a retro intimate atmosphere, dine in the cozy lounge or just go for classic cocktails at Seymoor’s, the small speakeasy located just off the entrance.

Mr. Lyons

Explore

Desert Adventures Red Jeep San Andreas Fault Tour

Take a guided Big Wheel Tours and explore a natural palm tree oasis in the heart of the desert, visit a pioneer homestead and mining camp and go deep into the canyons of the San Andreas fault. This four-hour adventure provides a glimpse into the fault line and it’s history, explores the desert’s ecosystems and provides guests an opportunity to climb up narrow slotted canyons.

Explore the palm tree oasis on Big Wheel Tours

Walk between the mountains on the San Andreas fault

Photo credits: Shaena Engle