Best Car Wash

WINNER: ELEPHANT CAR WASH

71-490 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, 346-3538

It has that famous pink neon elephant sign, but this car wash won because of its top service and attention to detail.

Finalists

Cathedral City Car Wash, 67-790 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, 321-9274

Executive Car Wash, 77-960 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, 200-0141

Best Dry Cleaner

WINNER: ESCALADE

72-790 El Paseo, Palm Desert, 776-1906

The prices are great, the hours dependable and the service friendly. You don't need much more than that from a great dry cleaner.

Finalists

Desert Discount Cleaners, five locations valleywide

Regal Cleaners, 140 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, 327-0615

Best Pet Boarding

WINNER: THE GRAND PAW OF LA QUINTA

51-750 Jackson St., Vista Santa Rosa, 398-9900

A social club for pets, this upscale boarding facility has it all - private kitty condos, swimming pool and even a "Yappy Hour." Voters also like the staff and safe environment.

Finalists

VCA Desert View Animal Hospital, 71-075 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, 346-6103

Rancho Mirage Animal Hospital, 71-075 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, 346-6103

Best Quick Massage

WINNER: JAY MCEARCHEN, SERENITY MASSAGE

73-925 Highway 111, Palm Desert, 836-3797

This full-service, licensed massage therapist specializes in chronic pain and sports massage therapy. According to your votes, Jay is helping a lot of you with his healing touch.

Finalists

Massage Envy, 73-111 Highway 111, Suite B-1, Palm Desert, 779-1954

Longevity Massage Service, valleywide

All About Massage, 74-125 Highway 111, Palm Desert, 346-7949

Best Shoe Repair

WINNER: SUPER SERVICE

73-725 El Paseo, Palm Desert, 779-1977

Owned and operated by a fourth-generation shoe repair master, this store is known for its quality work.

Finalists

Plaza Shoe Repair, 128 La Plaza, Suite B, Palm Springs, 416-2202

Desert Shoe Repair, 440 S. El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 325-5171

Best Spa

WINNER: RANCHO LAS PALMAS SPA

KSL Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, 41-000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, 568-2727

The just-remodeled spa is even more delectable and relaxing than before. Special local rates and packages entice tourists, making it your top spa.

Finalists

The Well at the Miramonte Resort, 45-000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, 341-2200

Spa at the Spa Casino Resort, 100 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, 778-1772