Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa
Address: 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
- Reservation details will be sent within your registration confirmation email
- Rate: $249 single/double plus $10 resort fee
- Check-In: 4:00pm, Check-Out: 11:00am
- Deadline to reserve: April 14, 2025
Transportation
- Airport: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is a 15-minute drive from the resort and is the recommended airport. Ontario (ONT) is 75 minutes away and Los Angeles (LAX) is 2.5 hours away.
- Parking: Self parking is complimentary, valet is $28 per night.
- Downtown Palm Springs Shuttle: ACPA will provide shuttles between the Westin and downtown Palm Springs in the evening on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We encourage the attendees to explore the local area and experience the vibrant and diverse food scene in Palm Springs. The final shuttle schedule will be shared in the mobile app and program book.
Location and Activities
*Please note that all activities (excluding yoga) take place at the same time as the Pre-Conference Symposium on Tuesday, May 6th
Hike:
Enjoy an easy guided hike along tranquil Andreas Creek as you learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and how they lived for thousands of years in these lush oases.
- Time Commitment: 12:50pm – 5:00pm
- Cost: $110 per person
- Capacity: 30
- Water and granola bars will be provided on the bus
Food Tour:
Desert Tasty Tours is a 3-hour walking food tour. The tour includes tastings at 5 to 6 restaurants/specialty shops and is considered enough food for lunch, grazing style. Between each tasting, participants will learn about the art, history, and culture of the area, and some unique facts about the restaurants.
- Time Commitment: 12:15pm – 4:00pm
- Cost: $120 per person
- Capacity: 40
- Walking Distance: Less than 1 mile over the 3-hour period
Architecture Tour:
The Essential Palm Springs Tour showcases the local architects that shaped the mid-century look of Palm Springs. This is an exterior tour of the iconic Desert Modern architecture of Palm Springs. Though many great architects have designed and built in Palm Springs, there are six local architects that stand out as those who helped shape the mod architectural look of the city. This tour is devoted to them.
- Time Commitment: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
- Cost: $110 per person
- The tour takes place mostly on the bus, but the tour guide keeps it fun!
Yoga:
Join us on the Monte Luna Lawn for a relaxing flow. Your guide will take you through various poses sure to center you and prepare you for the day ahead. Mats will be included.
- Time Commitment: 6:00am – 7:00am
- Cost: Free to attendees
- Capacity: 25. Offered on a first come, first serve basis
- Scheduled Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning