San Marcos Resort: Desert Luxury Legacy | Phoenix News

In 1912, Dr. Alexander J. Chandler dreamed up a desert oasis—San Marcos Resort, Arizona’s first grass golf course and playground for Hollywood royalty like Fred Astaire, Clark Gable, and even President Herbert Hoover. More than just a luxury getaway, it symbolized ambition, blending history with modern glamour. Though it shuttered in the late ‘70s, its legacy endured—listed on the National Register in 1982—and reopened in 1987, standing as a timeless testament to Arizona’s golden age of resort living. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/44b589945e79f8f7