Where to Have Fun in the Desert Sun

These are some of Palm Springs’ best summer bargains:

Accommodations: La Mancha Pool Villas, 444 Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs 92262. Rates: spa villas from $135 until Sept. 15. Call (800) 255-1773. La Quinta Hotel Golf & Tennis Resort, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, P.O. Box 69, La Quinta 9253. From $70 midweek to $90 weekend through Aug. 31. (619) 564-4111.

The Wyndham Palm Springs, 888 E. Tahquitz Way, 92262. $55 to $85. (619) 322-6000.

Oasis Waterpark and Villa Hotel, 4190 E. Palm Canyon Drive, 92262. Three-night packages from $99 a night include breakfast and 10 water park admissions. (800) 543-5160.

Gene Autry Hotel, 4200 E. Palm Canyon Drive, 92262. $55 to $75 per night through Sept. 15. Includes water park discounts and Palm Springs Angels passes. (800) 443-6328.

Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, 68-900 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage 92270. Three nights and one dinner for two, $355 per couple. (800) 228-9290.

Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, 44-600 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells 92210. From $79 weekdays and $95 weekend nights. Unlimited golf packages. (800) 826-1112.

Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa, 74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 92260. Weekday sport package includes unlimited golf and tennis and spa use for $98 per night. (800) 228-9290.

For more information: Contact the Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Bureau, 255 N. El Cielo Road, Palm Springs 92262, (619) 327-8411.