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Center & Gardens, a historic estate where US Ambassadors Walter and Leonore Annenberg once entertained celebrities and international leaders. (The center and gardens close during the peak heat of August, but regular visiting hours resume in mid-September). Farther afield, travelers will find the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which climbs 8,500 feet to Mount San Jacinto State Park, and the arid trails of Joshua Tree National Park. Succulents and date palms dotting the resort grounds link the Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage to the neighboring natural landscapes. And the glass-walled dining room at The Edge Steakhouse capitalizes on the property's pictur- esque bluff-top location. Open weekends in the summer and from Wednesday to Sunday during the resor t's high season (October through May), this upscale dinner spot serves dry-aged steak, fresh seafood and wines paired with panoramic views of the twinkling cities below. French-trained Executive Chef Bruno Lopez apprenticed at the Michelin one-star L'Espadon in Paris, and worked at Ritz-Carlton properties in Dubai, San Francisco and Marina del Rey, before joining the Rancho Mirage team. At the more casual State Fare Bar & Kitchen, 286 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R / F A L L 2 0 1 7 "Rekindle the spirit in an oasis high atop a desert ridge," is the tagline for The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. Sunset hikes, stargazing, swimming, golf and spa time are among the many activities arranged by staff. Indulgent Ritz-Carlton amenities await in the luxurious guest rooms and suites at the Rancho Mirage location which offer resort, valley and mountain views.