Palm Springs Tennis Club

Palm Springs Tennis Club is our favorite place to stay in Palm Springs. Top 10 reasons we love it?

10. LOCATION - can't beat the location, right up against the San Jacinto mountains, in the historic Palm Springs tennis district, just a 2 block walk to the heart of downtown Palm Springs w/ tons of shops, restaurants and cafes.

9. HISTORY - It was initially built over 80 years ago, in 1937, and postcards claim its oval pool with two majestic 75-foot palms forming a V over it, was one of the most photographed pools in the word. The Club was a hot spot for tennis legends and movie stars, and the prestigious membership list included celebrities such as Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra.

8. UNITS - they have studios and 1-bedroom suites, but our favorites are the 2-bedroom, 2 bath "Wimbledon" bungalows. They have a full kitchen, living room, and little patio out back.

7. POOLS - the main oval pool (adults only) is absolutely stunning - right up against Mt. San Jacinto, with a few cabanas, lounge chairs, and big retro jacuzzi. One time we actually saw 4 bighorn sheep meandering on the rocks right above the pool - so cool. Old postcards claim it was one of the most photographed pools in the world with its hallmark of two majestic 75 foot palms forming a towering "V' over the pool. There are two other pools and several other Jacuzzis, too.

6. FRIENDLY SERVICE - ask for whatever you need. And much of the staff have been there forever; the first time we went, one of the housekeepers, Flo, told us she had worked there for 40 years, since 1977; crazy!

5. TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURTS - historic and beautiful.

4. FREE BIKE RENTALS - great way to see the surrounding neighborhoods and head into town.

3. GREAT HIKING NEARBY - You can walk to the start of the Lykken Trail, which goes right above the Tennis Club. Or, just a mile south is the Tahquitz Trail, with the beautiful Tahquitz waterfall at the end. Or, the beautiful Palm Canyon, Murray Canyon, Indian Canyon hikes are just 4 miles south.

2. AMENITIES AND ACTIVITIES: They have so many fun, free things to do! In addition to the bikes, they have board game and DVD check-outs, game room w/ foosball, shuffleboard and pool table, plus outdoor ping pong, skee ball and basketball. Plus, they have a few activities each day, like lawn games, movies, Bingo, crafts, etc. Also, the renowned restaurant, Spencer's, is right on site.

1. BEAUTIFUL HOME AWAY FROM HOME - every time we go, we just feel relaxed and rejuvenated. From the stunning views to the beautiful desert landscaping, to the fruit trees on the property, hiking, biking and exploring the town, we feel right at home and are so glad to have had the chance to get away.

Great resort for families. Kids pool and 2 adult pools. Walking distance to downtown. Next to the best resturant in Palm Springs, Spencers. Fantastic staff and great game and activities for families.