The 650-acre Pacific Palms Resort is emerging from a $60 million renovation comprising modernized rooms, a new restaurant and bar called RED opening in May and a new 11,000 square-foot full service luxury spa. The renovations also include a makeover to two championship golf courses, and revitalized conference and meeting spaces. Pacific Palms Resort bills itself as Los Angeles’ only destination golf, spa and conference resort. It has 292 guest rooms, each with a balcony and city or golf course views. Visit www.pacificpalmsresort.com. (MR)