Closed · 1533 N Chaparral Rd, Palm Springs, CA
Desert Sun Resort: closed.
The big couples-oriented nudist resort that began as Desert Shadows Inn in 1992. It was sold in 2024, closed as a nudist resort in early 2025 and reopened as Casa Palma, a hotel where clothing is required. The "Naked Bridge" over Indian Canyon Drive still stands.
Status, October 2026: permanently closed as a clothing-optional resort. Booking sites may still show old listings; do not book through them without calling first.
Where its guests go now
With Desert Sun, Tuscany Manor and the Terra Cotta all closed, couples and mixed groups have a short list left near Palm Springs. These are the closest matches.
Mi Kasa Hot Springs
Mixed couples and friends who want hot springs without a scene
Naturist clubGlen Eden Sun Club
Classic, non-sexual naturism
Adults onlyHotel O2
Mixed couples and small groups who want hot springs and a day-pass option
Questions
Is Desert Sun Resort still open?
No. The big couples-oriented nudist resort that began as Desert Shadows Inn in 1992. It was sold in 2024, closed as a nudist resort in early 2025 and reopened as Casa Palma, a hotel where clothing is required. The "Naked Bridge" over Indian Canyon Drive still stands.
Where can I stay instead of Desert Sun Resort?
The closest alternatives for couples and mixed groups are Mi Kasa Hot Springs, Glen Eden Sun Club, Hotel O2. See each profile for who it suits.