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At the annual Walk of the Inns on Dec. 11, visitors will be able to celebrate the start of the holiday season while exploring the beautiful boutique hotels of downtown Palm Springs.

This free, self-guided walking tour starts at the Palm Springs Art Museum at 4 p.m. Here, you can pick up a map of the participating hotels and flashlight (while supplies last) and drop off unwrapped toys for Well in the Desert. Alternatively, participants can also start the walk from the Palm Springs Woman’s Club.

Walk of the Inns is a family- and dog-friendly event, showcasing the festively decorated boutique hotels between Ramon Road and Tahquitz Canyon Way. Wear comfortable shoes, and please leash your dogs.

Participating hotels include:

Amin Casa

Casa Cody

Holiday House

Korakia Pensione

Lucille Palm Springs

Old Ranch Inn

Talavera Palm Springs