Palm Springs Travel Guide

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Once a swinging spot for Hollywood’s celebrities, today this Southern California city welcomes vacationers from across the country to enjoy its warm weather.

Bob Hope, Dinah Shore, Frank Sinatra and others are perennially remembered in Palm Springs with streets bearing their names. Soon after World War II the city offered a luxurious getaway for an interesting mix of Hollywood celebrities and top politicians. Enjoy your own vacation getaway at today’s Palm Springs with golf and poolside relaxation at lavish resorts.

In one of the world’s most concentrated golf locations, select from more than 120 courses in and around Palm Springs. Get early morning tee times to beat the heat. Then gather floats or frosty drinks to cool off at the pool at your accommodations.

The area experiences very warm and dry conditions, making multiple daily trips to resort swimming pools common for visitors. For another cooling experience, ride on the rotating Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to enjoy views over the valley, noting green areas of civilization amid the brown rocky topography. At the 8,516-foot (2,596-meter) summit, have lunch or hike on the 50 miles (80 kilometers) of trails through Mt. San Jacinto State Park. Temperatures here are much cooler than in the valley.

Hike or climb winding roads into the San Jacinto Mountains to look down at the oases of the city and see snow-capped mountains in the distance. The Indian Canyons feature additional vegetation varieties and artifacts from early Cahuilla people.

Come to Palm Springs in April for food, art and a range of musical acts at the Coachella festival in nearby Indio. Drive into Joshua Tree National Park to see the unusual spiky trees and nearly 750 other plant varieties growing in the Mojave Desert and Colorado Desert.

Drive about 2 hours east from Los Angeles International Airport to reach Palm Springs or fly to the city’s small international airport. Stop at the Palm Springs Air Museum next to the airport to see numerous aircraft from World War II and beyond. Several miles west, the Palm Springs Art Museum features modern and contemporary artworks including Chihuly glass.

Where to stay in Palm Springs

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Downtown Palm Springs

4.5/5(38 area reviews)

Downtown Palm Springs is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Palm Springs Art Museum, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palm Springs.

Downtown Palm Springs
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Sunrise Park

If you're spending some time in Sunrise Park, Palm Springs Mall Shopping Center and Heritage Palms Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Sunrise Park
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Uptown Design District

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Uptown Design District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Las Palmas and San Jacinto Mountains while in the area.

Uptown Design District
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Baristo

3/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Baristo and surrounding area, you can visit Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Palm Springs Art Museum.

Baristo
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Sonora Sunrise

4/5(1 area review)

Sonora Sunrise might not have many top sights, but Palm Springs Mall Shopping Center and Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Tahquitz River Estates

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Though Tahquitz River Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.

Tahquitz River Estates
L3 Oasis Hotel
L3 Oasis Hotel
2 out of 5
2000 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
The price is £138 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
£138
per night
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (403 reviews)
"Loved the hot tub and easy access to it"

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2024

L3 Oasis Hotel
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
4 out of 5
1600 N Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
The price is £184 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
£184
per night
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Palm Springs. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 poolside bars and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,834 reviews)
"I loved our stay here, the only issue we had was no hot water in our room, so taking showers were very cold! Staff at front desk were very nice, apologetic and very understanding they offered to make it right. Which they did."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2024

Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
The Saguaro Palm Springs
The Saguaro Palm Springs
4 out of 5
1800 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
The price is £189 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
£189
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Palm Springs. Enjoy free parking, 2 hot tubs and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly. Rooms are spacious. Restaurant food and drinks delicious! Overall, great hotel and I will come back soon!"

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2024

The Saguaro Palm Springs
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
7 Springs Inn & Suites
7 Springs Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
950 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,275 reviews)
"We loved all the different areas one could relax on the property and how well maintained the landscaping is ... very beautiful yet the building is starting to break down.. lots of crumbling stucko, lots of repainting and filling needing done..The front desk was friendly and always willing to help ..."

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2024

7 Springs Inn & Suites
Historic Villa with Famous Pink Door and Mountain Views
Historic Villa with Famous Pink Door and Mountain Views
Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this holiday home in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools and on-site parking. Popular attractions Indian Canyons Golf Resort and Canyon Estates ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Fabulous Vacation Home
"Beautiful property that made our stay very special. Hope to return again soon."

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2023

Historic Villa with Famous Pink Door and Mountain Views
The Oasis Resort
The Oasis Resort
3 out of 5
4190 E Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this 3-star condo in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 8 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (821 reviews)
Good service, nice place.
"The property was quiet, clean, and organized. The value was great, having all the amenities and kitchen for the price of a hotel room. Only complaint was the bed was not very comfortable."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2024

The Oasis Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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