The Vibe of First Class

Sassy or sexy, crowded or cozy, luxurious lounges serve up nightlife with distinguished flair

KIMBERLY NICHOLS Restaurants

The bewitching hour in the desert begins around 5 p.m., when the rosy gold glow of the sun creeps down behind Mt. San Jacinto. Across the valley, cocktails start to stir at lounges in the desert’s most sought-after resorts.