Road Trip SFO -> SAT: Day One (SFO>PSP)
San Francisco, CA to Palm Springs, CA
It was 108 degrees as we pulled into Palm Springs around 5pm. We went straight to the ACE (well, after we stopped for LIQUOR FOODS), checked in, got a room upgrade (to a patio room!), put on our swimsuits, and hopped into the pool. While we floated around sipping a couple of beers, the sun dipped below the mountains and it was instantly cooler.
After we’d had our fill of the pool, we grabbed a hammock and soaked up the cool air from the misters while we watched the bats flitting around the deepening sky. We laid there for a blissful eternity, enjoying the music by the pool, chatting and occasionally drifting off to sleep.
Eventually we changed for dinner and strolled over to Kings Highway. Neither of us were very hungry, and we were saving room for TNT (Tacos ‘n Tequila night at the Amigo Room), so we just ordered a couple of appetizers and drinks, and I got a slice of apple cranberry walnut pie a la mode. The Amigo Room wasn’t really jumping yet, so we retired to our patio. We both fell asleep, and when we woke up we’d missed TNT. Oh well, we’ll catch it next time. Because there will definitely be a next time. We want to come down for a 4 day weekend ASAP. They’re hosting the Clean Air / Clear Stars Festival September 16-18, 2010 – if you’re in the area, you should make a point to go.
All the signage here is so beautifully crafted
Beautiful flowers, grasses, succulents and cactii dot the grounds
Each room at the ACE has a record player and a great selection of vinyl
We didn't bring Winston this time, but each time we stepped on the rug, we both thought we'd stepped on him!
There's always interesting art on the walls, and it's for sale! Want!
 The ACE aesthetic: military surplus chic |
 Boxed water... apparently it's better |
I love the aesthetics of the ACE. The beds are a little on the firm side for my taste, same with the pillows. But what little the ACE PSP lacks in comfort, it makes up for in aesthetics & sublime surroundings. I’ll just bring my own pillow. :) I’m really picky about plushness though; JR slept like a rock, so your mileage may vary.
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Pick me up some Ace Flip Flops!!! Nah, it’s cool. They’re like $80. :)
Hahah, I actually looked for the Havianas for you Jon, but unfortunately all sold out. They were only $29 if I remember correctly.
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