Palm Springs
United States of America · California · 145 m
Description
Palm Springs is a stylish desert oasis in Southern California’s Coachella Valley, known for its sunny climate, iconic mid-century modern architecture, and relaxed atmosphere. Once a popular retreat for Hollywood stars, the city attracts visitors with its elegant resorts, spas, golf courses, boutiques, and art galleries. Surrounded by the San Jacinto Mountains, Palm Springs offers dramatic desert landscapes, excellent hiking and cycling, and rides on the famous Aerial Tramway into the alpine wilderness. Palm Springs blends nostalgic retro charm with modern lifestyle, outdoor adventures, and California elegance, making it one of Southern California’s most iconic desert destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: November – March
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway & Mount San Jacinto
- Mid-Century Modern Architecture
- Indian Canyons
- Joshua Tree National Park(Day trip)
- Downtown Palm Springs & Palm Canyon Drive
- Palm Springs Art Museum
- Pool Culture & Desert Spas
- Tahquitz Canyon & Tahquitz Falls
- The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
- Sunnylands Center & Gardens
- Palm Springs Windmills
- Moorten Botanical Garden
- Palm Springs Walk of the Stars
- Coachella Valley Preserve & Thousand Palms Oasis
- San Andreas Fault Jeep Tours
- Desert Hot Springs
- Cabot's Pueblo Museum
- El Paseo Shopping District
- Palm Desert
- Rancho Mirage
- Coachella Valley Date Shakes
- Shields Date Garden
- Golf Resorts
- Mount San Jacinto State Park
- Long Valley & Desert View Trail
- Andreas Canyon
- Palm Canyon
- Murray Canyon
- Tahquitz Peak
- Architecture & Celebrity Homes Tours
- Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway
- Twin Palms Estate
- Kaufmann Desert House
- Palm Springs Air Museum
- Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
- Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring
- Spa at Séc-he
- Coachella Valley Vista Point
- Coachella Valley Stargazing
- Pioneertown(Day trip)
- Salton Sea(Day trip)
- Salvation Mountain(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- PSP
- Train stations:
- Palm Springs