Hyatt Palm Springs

A splash pad with a water feature modelled on the Tahquitz Canyon waterfall, steps from the giant Marilyn statue, so it fits between lunch and the museum.

Scoops and Dole Whip right on the Walk of Stars, so it pairs with hunting for famous names in the sidewalk.

Sculpture gardens outside and family days with hands-on workshops, so it holds up as the indoor break on a hot afternoon.

The tribe's own museum, with family activity days and an ethnobotany camp for kids, so a canyon hike afterwards means more.

The pool is up on the roof of the tallest building downtown, right above Palm Canyon Drive.

Pizza and spaghetti in a colorful room, and the kids' menu runs from bacon and eggs to pasta.