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Desert Hot Springs, California

Population: 23,544

Located in Riverside County

Desert Hot Springs, California

Just north of Palm Springs, in the shadow of the Little San Bernardino Mountains, lies Desert Hot Springs, a small community of about 19,386 people marked by its sense of wilderness, hotels and spas.

Since the discovery of hot mineral springs, the city has sought to capitalize on its natural resource. Today, thousands of visitors and "snowbirds" come to the city, taking advantage of the spas -- believed by some to bolster nutrition and improve circulation and relaxation. Desert Hot Springs also has three city parks, the crown jewel being Hot Springs Park, an interactive water display showcasing the city's springs. The city features several public golf courses, tennis courts, and miles of hiking and bridle trails on the desert floor and in the mountains adjacent to the city.

Another point of interest is a trail off Long Canyon road that leads to a stone cabin built by local legend Chuckwalla Bill. In addition, the 4,500-acre Big Morongo Canyon Preserve -- a nature park which houses bighorn sheep, bobcats, coyotes and more than 235 bird species -- is nearby.

Visitors have made Desert Hot Springs their getaway to experience the "Medicinal Powers" of the natural springs. Miracle Springs Resort and Spa-8 Natural Mineral Water Pools and a Full Service Spa. Two Bunch Palms-The Natural Hot Springs Resort and Spa is an exclusive hideaway so magically tranquil and serene to sooth the stresses, relax and rejuvenate. Rated by Travel and Leisure magazine as a Top 10 Favorite Spa in U.S. Location: Located 15 minutes north from Palm Springs Airport, and two hours from LA and San Diego, convenient to the Interstate 10 Freeway, this community has dramatic mountain views and a small town personality.