Casa Larrea Inn

A reliable option in low-key Palm Desert (about a 25-minute drive from Indio), this colorful little hideout makes a great home base for those who need their R&R at the end of the day. The husband-and-wife owners clearly have green thumbs, as almost every inch of outdoor space—the corridors between rooms, the patio furniture, the oasis-like pool area—has some sort of leafy embellishment, be it flowering vine or a cheerful cluster of potted palms. That coziness is mirrored in the rooms, which are unremarkable but well-furnished (some have kitchens). Each morning, a basic breakfast is laid out. Don’t come expecting lemon ricotta pancakes, but it’ll be enough to fuel you for a full day of hip-swaying and sun-drenched singalongs.