Palm Springs

Travel Guide
Palm Springs
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

Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon
Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon
2 out of 5
595 East Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, 92264
The price is CA $102 per night from Apr. 4 to Apr. 5
CA $102
per night
Apr. 4 - Apr. 5
Stay at this motel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in ...
7/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Excellent coffee, area good for restaurants and walking"

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2023

Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
4 out of 5
1600 N Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92262
The price is CA $232 per night from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27
CA $232
per night
Mar. 26 - Mar. 27
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,189 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Room was very nice size and very clean but service was slow. Housekeeping was done on some days at 4pm. The restaurant service was slow. There was no storage to unpack clothing so we had to live out of suitcases. Check in and out was very quick and they allowed early check in ..."

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2023

Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
Palm Canyon Resort
Palm Canyon Resort
2.5 out of 5
2800 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92264
The price is CA $255 per night from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23
CA $255
per night
Mar. 22 - Mar. 23
Stay at this golf hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Beautiful stay!"

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2023

Palm Canyon 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.
7 Springs Inn & Suites
7 Springs Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
950 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, 92262
Stay at this aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,010 reviews)
"The outdoor areas were lovely. Rooms need a refresh - dark chipped paint, cracked sink. Staff friendly and helpful. Location great."

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2023

7 Springs Inn & Suites
Marquis Villas Resort
Marquis Villas Resort
2 out of 5
140 S Calle Encilia, Palm Springs, CA, 92262
Stay at this business-friendly condo in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,809 reviews)
"Loved the spaciousness, the bed, the bathroom, the balcony, had everything we needed. The living room furniture needs improvement. Loved our stay overall."

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2023

Marquis Villas Resort
Vista Mirage Resort
Vista Mirage Resort
3.5 out of 5
400 S Hermosa Dr, Palm Springs, CA, 92262
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (460 reviews)
"Quick check in and out."

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2023

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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