Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs


Just north of Palm Springs, in the shadow of the Little San Bernardino Mountains, is the city of Desert Hot Springs. The dramatic mountain views and geographical segregation from the desert cities “mainland” imparts a sense of peace and quiet to this community of about 19,300 residents.

Minnesota homesteader Cabot Yerxa founded Desert Hot Springs in 1913. After settling down in the desert, he hit pay dirt with the accidental discovery of the now-legendary natural hot springs, a driving force of the city’s economy. Yerxa also constructed Cabot’s Old Indian Pueblo Museum, a 35-room Hopi-style adobe that is a popular tourist attraction.

Thousands of visitors make Desert Hot Springs their getaway destination to partake in the magnificent spa resorts and experience the “medicinal powers” of the natural mineral springs. Famous Miracle Springs Resort and Spa boasts eight natural hot mineral pools and a luxurious swimming pool framed by majestic palm trees. Two Bunch Palms Natural Hot Springs Resort and Spa is an exclusive hideaway set on a 256-acre natural desert oasis. Many claim to have bumped into a celebrity or two during a stay at either spa.
 
The city is also home to another celebrated resource — its award-winning municipal drinking water. When judged for flavor, odor and aftertaste, it consistently receives awards in the top 10 rank at international competitions. In 1999, the city proudly received the award for “Best Drinking Water in the World.”

Desert Hot Springs is ever evolving with the urbanization of its downtown area and the addition of many new housing developments. The locals need not travel far to enjoy popular restaurants, take in a movie, visit a park, or shop at a major retail store. Desert Hot Springs is ready to support the new frontier of residents that have discovered this unique, friendly and history-rich community.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mayor:  Alex Bias

City Hall: 65-950 Pierson Blvd.
Desert Hot Springs, CA  92240
329-6411   www.desert-hot-springs.us

Chamber of Commerce &
Visitor’s Bureau:    11-711 West Drive
329-6403    www.deserthotsprings.com

Population:  19,386

Median Age:  34.4

Median Household Income:  $30,476

Median Home Price:   $128,896

Family Households:  64%


UTILITIES:

Phone Company:  Verizon  1-800 483-4000

Electricity:  Southern California Edison
General Info  1-800-655-4555   www.sce.com

Gas:  Southern California Gas Company
Service Requests: 1-800-427-2200   www.socalgas.com

Water:  Mission Springs Water District
66-575 Second St.
329-6448   www.mswd.org

Sanitation: Desert Valley Disposal
4690 E. Mesquite Ave.
Palm Springs, CA
329-5030   www.desertvalleydisposal.com

Cable System:  Adelphia Cable
1-800-683-1000   www.adelphia.com

SCHOOLS:

Palm Springs Unified School District  416-6000
www.psusd.us

SERVICES:

Post Office: 
66-321 Pierson Blvd.
1-800-275-8777

Fire:  329-5123

Sheriff:  329-2904

Library: 
11-691 West Drive
329-5926

HOSPITALS

Desert Regional Medical Center
1150 N. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
323-6511   www.desertmedctr.com

Eisenhower Medical Center
39-000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage
340-3911   www.emc.org


EVENTS & POINTS OF INTEREST

Cabot’s Pueblo Museum
67-616 E. Desert View Ave.
329-7610   www.cabotsmuseum.org

Coyote Ridge Stable Horseback Riding
363-3380   www.coyoteridgestable.com

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
10-625 Palm Drive
1-800-400-4414   www.miraclesprings.com

Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel
10-805 Palm Drive
329-6000   www.dhsspa.com