Desert Hot Springs
Desert Hot Springs is a city in Riverside County
It is named for its many natural hot springs. It is one of several places in the world with naturally occurring hot and cold mineral springs. More than 20 natural mineral spring lodgings can be found in town. Unlike hot springs with a high sulfur content, the mineral springs in town are odorless.
From having 20 residents in 1941, Desert Hot Springs had 28,000 residents in 2014.
The city is home to windmill farms in the west and also by the San Gorgonio Pass. Growing use of solar power accompanied with many windmills make Desert Hot Springs a leading city in renewable energy.
The main economy is based on spas, which are mostly owner-operated. The mild climate and hot springs make it a popular tourist destination.
