Activities & Attractions

Shadow Mountain Resort Activities
An intimate desert resort offering a unique vacation experience among towering palms, fragrant citrus and colorful bougainvillea.

 

Swim in one of four heated swimming pools, including our signature figure-eight pool (the largest in the desert), and five whirlpool spas.

All pools and spas use a salt treatment for softer, gentler water.

   

Tennis is complimentary on sixteen, all-weather championship tennis courts
(6 lighted/3 clay)
. Highly acclaimed Desert Tennis Academy offers clinics and lessons.

   
Golf at Shadow Mountain Golf Club. Walking distance from Shadow Mountain Resort, this 5,800 yard course is a par 70 and was designed by the legendary Gene Sarazen. Accuracy is rewarded as the course features tight fairways and well defined bunkered greens. Let our Front Desk arrange your tee-time. With the world's highest number of golf courses per capita, the Coachella Valley is a golfer's dream.
   

Recreation at Shadow Mountain includes volleyball, basketball, table tennis & bicycle rentals. Plus five whirlpool spas, two saunas and exercise room.

   
Massage Services include customized treatments offering a variety of therapeutic and sports related massages. Whether you are looking to balance and restore the body; relax and calm the mind of stresses; or increase flexibility with various muscle energy techniques to get you back to the top of your game, our highly trained therapist listens to your specific needs to achieve the desired result.
   
Top of the Courts Cafe & Bar provides breakfast and lunch with courtside and poolside views. Enjoy the varied California Casual menu offering homemade tortilla chips & salsa and the popular chicken tacos. Ask about our Friday night check-in Happy Hour and Courtside Cocktails. (Cafe hours seasonal.)
   

 

Area Attractions
In addition to an unequaled array of outdoor recreational experiences, Shadow Mountain is the only desert resort within walking distance of the fine restaurants, art galleries and chic shops of El Paseo Drive, including The Gardens on El Paseo. Nearby, the magnificent Bob Hope Cultural Center and McCallum Theater showcase top artists theatrical and musical performances.
   
Just a mile from Shadow Mountain Resort, The Living Desert is a must see attraction. Its spectacular display of desert animals and wildlife in their natural habitat and botanical gardens is an unforgettable event for the entire family.
   
Cabazon Outlets is an upscale shopping center, offering over 120 outlet stores in one location..just off Interstate 10, only 20 minutes west of Palm Springs.
   
Get ready for a new twist on desert fun on the Pacific Spin at Knott's Soak City Water Park, Palm Springs. Only a short drive from Shadow Mountain Resort.
   
Hot Air Ballooning high over the palm oasis, unforgettable at sunset with champagne and someone special!
   
Get up, up and away from it all.
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway offers a breathtaking two and a half mile ascent into the San Jacinto Mountains. The world's largest rotating tramcars will carry you to incredible views, activities, dining and 54 miles of hiking trails and campgrounds. During the winter season, all sorts of family snow fun activities are available.
   
The greater Palm Springs area offers a number of world-class casinos such as Morongo Casino, Fantasy Springs, Spotlight 29 and Aqua Caliente featuring Indian Gaming, concerts and boxing events.
   

 
 
 

Shadow Mountain Resort & Club
45-750 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert, CA 92260
800.472.3713 or 760.346.6123