Palm Springs Travel Guide

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Once a swinging spot for Hollywood’s celebrities, today this Southern California city welcomes holiday makers 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 Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palm Springs.

Downtown Palm Springs
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Baristo

3/5(1 area review)

While visiting Baristo, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Theatre and Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center.

Baristo
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Midtown

While Midtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.

Midtown
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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 Tahquitz Canyon.

Tahquitz River Estates
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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.

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Warm Sands

When in Warm Sands, you can plan a visit to Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Agua Caliente Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Warm Sands
Hyatt Palm Springs
Hyatt Palm Springs
4 out of 5
285 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
The price is £109 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£109
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,059 reviews)
"I LIKED THE LOCATION OF THE HOTEL-CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS. I LIKED THE STAFF-VERY FRIENDLY AND NICE"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Hyatt Palm Springs
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
4 out of 5
888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA
The price is £100 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£100
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the bar ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,184 reviews)
"Had a wonderful time with the wife here. Beautiful lobby and pool, room was fantastic and so spacious. Will definitely be coming back here again."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
Hilton Vacation Club Palm Canyon Palm Springs
Hilton Vacation Club Palm Canyon Palm Springs
2.5 out of 5
2800 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
The price is £98 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£98
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,460 reviews)
"Lots of family fun!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Hilton Vacation Club Palm Canyon 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.
LAZY RIVER! CHECK OUR SUMMER RATES! THE CLOSER THE DATE; THE BIGGER THE DISCOUNT
LAZY RIVER! CHECK OUR SUMMER RATES! THE CLOSER THE DATE; THE BIGGER THE DISCOUNT
Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Palm Springs. Enjoy private pools, a water park and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Indian Canyon and Palm Springs ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
Mother Daughter Weekend
"This was the perfect weekend getaway. We had so much fun floating in the lazy river. The house had room enough for all 10 of us. The game room was the perfect way to spend our evenings laughing and making memories."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

LAZY RIVER! CHECK OUR SUMMER RATES! THE CLOSER THE DATE; THE BIGGER THE DISCOUNT
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and 8 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (982 reviews)
Great time
"It exceeded my expectations. The room was big, clean, comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked with utensils and dishes. The balcony was large and nice. The bedrooms each had their own bathrooms and there was an extra half bath off from the kitchen. Pools were nice. I would definitely stay there ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

The Oasis Resort
Vista Mirage Resort
Vista Mirage Resort
3.5 out of 5
400 S Hermosa Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Palm Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (791 reviews)
I would stay here again
"The property was nice clean and comfortable. Perfect for a girls getaway."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Vista Mirage 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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