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760-767-7788;
www.thepalmsatindianhead.com
;
2200 Hoberg Rd; r
$139-229; )
This former haunt of Cary Grant, Marilyn Monroe and other old-time celebs has been re-
born as a chic mid-century modern retreat. Connect with the era over martinis and chicken
cordon bleu at the on-site bar and grill (called Red Ocotillo during the day and Krazy
Coyote at night) while enjoying mesmerizing desert views.
La Casa del Zorro
RESORT
from $189, from Fri & Sat $289; )
About 5 miles south of central Borrego Springs, San Diego families have been coming to
this resort for generations. It had seen hard times and was closed earlier this decade, but
it's reopened and is again the region's grandest stay. It has 67 rooms and casitas on 42 land-
scaped acres with tennis, 26 swimming pools, bocce and croquet courts, as well as a spa
and gourmet restaurant.
Borrego Valley Inn
INN
Canyon Dr; r incl breakfast $215-295; )
This petite, immaculately kept inn, filled with Southwestern knickknacks and Native
American weavings, is an intimate spa-resort, perfect for adults. There's 15 rooms on 10
acres. One pool is clothing-optional. Most rooms have kitchenettes. The grounds are en-
tirely nonsmoking.
Eating & Drinking
In summer many places keep shorter hours or close additional days. Self-caterers can stock
8:30am-6:30pm Mon-
Sat, to 5pm Sun)
in Borrego Springs.
Kendall's Café
DINER
760-767-3491; 587 Palm Canyon Dr, the Mall; mains breakfast $4-12, lunch
$6-12, dinner $9-17;
6am-8pm)
