Car Places in Palm Springs?

Desert European Motorcars on Hwy 111 in Rancho Mirage.

 

Unfortunately that's about it. I think most PS residents bring their cars from LA.

Desert European handles Lotus, Aston and Bentley, I believe - also Audi and Porsche. It's a good-sized dealership.

 

Though not car related, if you are looking for some stuff to do, the Ritz Carlton just remodeled. Pictures look incredible. Fun to walk through. Great view overlooking palm springs from the mountain top. Also the air museum out there is pretty cool.

 

the ritz was in Cathederal ciy...sold to another company..is there
a NEW one I don't know about?

 

I don't remember the name but, on Remon just south of the airport theres a nice collector car showroom. What will you be driving? I keep my 85 TR in Rancho Mirage.

 

There was one in Rancho Mirage for many years in the hills overlooking Palm Springs. A few years ago it was sold to another company. Ritz Carlton has recently reacquired it (within the last year I think) going through a big renovation. I got a picture brochure a few months ago of it, looked incredible. Just went surfing through their website, not going to open until 2008. Same one you are thinking of.

 

The Ritz is not done yet, it's right next to my house and they are still a year away.

 

It was the Ritz then the Lodge and now its gonna be a Ritz again, and it's in Rancho Mirage

 

Bentelys , hot rods , porsches, ferraris , ect. Also the Air Museum is well worth the trip. They also show a few cars. The correct name is Ramon Rd. When you land the museum will be to the east on Gene Autry Drive. The Living Desert is also well worth seeing. Have a great time!

 

yes thats the one I am familiar with.
Never understood why they sold it anyhow......

 

Bob Pond owns most of the planes at the air museum and has an amazing car collection but it's not public.

 

that won't be done for a while.

and it's no longer the ritz; it's "The Lodge" at rancho mirage -- been that way for a while

they were selling everything out last august in preparation for the remodeling/reacquisition.

http://rockresorts.com/info/ranchomirage.asp

 

none of those out here

 

I haven't been out there in years. Here were the photographs I got several months ago.
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so you've been recently?

I'll admit i haven't been since they were selling everything in august...so the rennovation may or may not be done by now.

 

No. I Have not been to that property in probably 4-5 years. I got those photographs and the following information via email a few months ago from Ritz Carlton Corporate. At the time of my initial posting in this thread I thought the Hotel was up and running. Since there was some interest I figured I would share. Post renovation photo's were very impressive, really modernized what I remember being a very "tired" property.

Here is some info that accompanied the photographs:

THE RITZ-CARLTON, RANCHO MIRAGE

Located on a 650 foot bluff overlooking world-famous Palm Springs, the Coachella Valley, and the 10,000 ft. San Jacinto Mountain range, The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage offers a true luxury desert experience. Elements of natural stone, wood, and fire which reflect the local landscape and colors, combine with legendary service to create a world class mountain-top resort.


ARRIVE

Perched cliff-side above the valley floor, 10 minutes from the Palm Springs International Airport and 60 minutes from the Los Angeles / Ontario International Airport.


REST

Over 300 guestrooms and suites, many with private fire-pits and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. One, two, and three bedroom configurations available, some with kitchens and wet-bars. Multiple specialty suites.


NOURISH

A signature restaurant under the guidance of one of America’s most well known celebrity chefs features an open kitchen and multiple private dining areas. For a more relaxed al fresco environment, “The Edge” is situated cliff side and offers unparalleled views of the valley and is a first-choice location for evening cocktails and stargazing.


GATHER

Over 18,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art indoor function space. 25,000 sq. ft. of outdoor venues including two cliff side event lawns and a private “pinnacle lawn” located over 100 feet above the resort with sweeping views of the surrounding areas. Business center and on-site audio / visual.


CHALLENGE

Home to over 100 of the finest golf courses in North America and considered one of the finest golf resort locations in the world. Exclusive agreements with a dozen local clubs allowing unparalleled access including group tournaments.


ENERGIZE

World renowned 25,000 sq. ft. desert oasis spa with over 20 individual treatment rooms. Wellness center. Local / indigenous treatments including stone and clay treatments combine with soothing water walls.


EXPLORE

Over 20 miles of mountain hiking trails located right at the resort. Renowned shopping and dining. Architectural tours of Palm Springs. Joshua Tree National Park. Aerial Tram to over 8,500 feet. Hot-air ballooning. Living Desert Museum.

 

i havent been up there to check it out...dont think it's open yet, but it's been nearly a year since they closed down, so those may be actual photos of the place. cool.