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City in California, United States
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Desert Hot Springs is a town in Riverside County in the California Desert. Most visitors are here to chill in the desert, and relax at one of the many hotel/spas. The naturally hot mineral waters flowing into the soaking pools is heated by the earth's magma and is unusual that it contains no sulfur smell and is tasteless.
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A decent little Thai restaurant, with a traditional menu accompanied by a not-so-traditional specials menu.
Friendly, neighborhood bar.
Moroccan inspired 12 room inn with 2 hot mineral pools.
A nude swinger resort for couples only.
This sprawling resort set on 50 acres. Their pools are fed by a 140F natural hot spring, which is cooled and divided into a large 98F pool and a smaller 104F pool. The spa is fantastic, with top-notch masseuses and a host of other offerings. They bill themselves as a retreat, so cell phones are banned in the public areas, and whispering is preferred.
Spa Hotel
Miracle Springs
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