Palm Springs

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Palm Springs
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Palm Springs

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 holiday 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 accommodation.

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 civilisation amid the brown rocky topography. At the 8,516-foot (2,596-metre) summit, have lunch or hike on the 50 miles (80 kilometres) 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 artefacts 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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Sunrise Park

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

Sunrise Park
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

3 out of 5
155 S Belardo Road, Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy a fitness center, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,298 reviews)
"Jane friendly greeting and hospitality was a great start to our stay at your resort."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Hyatt Palm Springs

Hyatt Palm Springs

4 out of 5
285 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
The price is €122 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€122
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,060 reviews)
"The property is conveniently located walking distance from restaurants, shops, and the casino. The rooms are spacious one-bedroom suits but need some updating. The room’s A/C needs improvement. The pool is small but nice. Overall, would stay again."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Hyatt Palm Springs
Hotel Zoso

Hotel Zoso

4 out of 5
150 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,450 reviews)
"It’s a nice hotel very close to the shops. Staff is very attentive and the place was really clean!"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Hotel Zoso
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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 our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,814 reviews)
"This is the best stay I've had in since I can't remember the staff are curious and polite willing to accommodate your every wants"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

7 Springs Inn & Suites
The Cole

The Cole

3.5 out of 5
2323 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services, and pillowtop beds. Popular attractions Palm Springs Aerial ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (293 reviews)
"For the price of the rooms this hotel hit the spot. Good location, clean, and easy check in/out process."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

The Cole
Palm Springs Tennis Club

Palm Springs Tennis Club

3.5 out of 5
701 W Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Palm Springs. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (456 reviews)
"Every time I have the property is always very clean, restaurant next door. This time I stayed there it was a sad time for me. My brother was sick and passed away on Wednesday. I have always felt safe at your facility."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Palm Springs Tennis Club
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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