Palm Springs, CA

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Palm Springs
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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(1,565 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Palm Springs is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.

Downtown Palm Springs
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Baristo

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

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

Though Midtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.

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Tahquitz River Estates

4/5(183 area reviews)

Though Tahquitz River Estates might 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(421 area reviews)

Uptown Design District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Las Palmas or San Jacinto Mountains.

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Sunrise Park

While visiting Sunrise Park, you might make a stop by sights like Palm Springs Mall Shopping Center and Palm Springs Swim Center.

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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! (1,294 reviews)
"Jane friendly greeting and hospitality was a great start to our stay at your resort."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

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Riviera Resort Palm Springs

Riviera Resort Palm Springs

4 out of 5
1600 N Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
The price is ¥13,689 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
¥13,689
¥19,433 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Palm Springs. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (688 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

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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! (1,448 reviews)
"Formerly the Hard Rock Hotel, is walking distance to downtown Palm Springs and the casino. Great location for shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. Good size pool for sun bathing and poolside bar. Although, the rooms are due for renovations. Overall, would stay again."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 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 Aug 11, 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 Aug 11, 2025

The Cole
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LAZY RIVER! CHECK OUR SUMMER RATES! THE CLOSER THE DATE; THE BIGGER THE DISCOUNT

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Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Palm Springs. Enjoy private pools, a water park, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ...
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 Jun 12, 2025

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