The newly unveiled Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza is a vibrant cultural hub featuring the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and The Spa at Séc-he. This state-of-the-art plaza celebrates the sacred Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring. It includes a Gathering Plaza, lush gardens, and the scenic Oasis Trail.
The Cultural Plaza’s design reflects Agua Caliente traditions, with influences from basket weaving, pottery (ollas), and desert landscapes. Highlights include Andreas Canyon rock formations, a serene stream, and Washingtonia filifera palm trees. The design by JCJ Architecture of Phoenix embodies the Tribe’s values and commitment to the Agua Caliente people. Penta Building Group is the general contractor.
The Gathering Plaza, adjacent to the Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring, was formerly known as Séc-he, meaning “the sound of boiling water.” It serves as a space for community celebrations and reflection on the waters that shaped Palm Springs. Visitors can access the Plaza via landscaped terraces and pathways.
The Oasis Trail is an interpretive green belt offering a cultural learning experience. It mirrors the geology, flora, and beauty of the Indian Canyons, a significant ancestral site of the Agua Caliente tribe.
The new Agua Caliente Cultural Museum is approximately 48,000 square feet and features a main gallery, a changing gallery, and an art gallery. The museum also includes an education center and garden showcasing cultural artifacts and history.
The Spa at Séc-he utilizes Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring water, estimated to be over 12,000 years old. This unique mineral water has been shared with visitors for over 120 years and was the first tourist attraction in Palm Springs. The new spa is the fifth at this historic site, continuing a tradition in the late 1880s.
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