Until relatively recently, many Palm Springs hotels, restaurants, and attractions closed during the hot summer months.
Palm Springs is a welcoming community with one of the largest numbers of same-sex households in the country.
Time Zone
Pacific Standard Time.
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Many visitors enjoy the hot, dry summer weather, especially if there’s a pool nearby.
It could be the perfect opportunity to indulge at atop-rated Palm Springs hotel.
It could be the perfect opportunity for some visitors to stay at a top-rated Palm Springs hotel.
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The BNP Paribas Tennis Open is held annually at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Tourism is the area’s largest employer and the number one contributor to the local economy.
Other agricultural products are grapes, citrus, artichokes, lettuce, carrots, and many others.
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The Greater Palm Springs area is home to nearly 125 public, municipal, and private golf courses.
Today, they are the largest landowners in Palm Springs with nearly 6,700 acres within city limits.
Many major hotels and facilities are located on leased tribal lands.
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How to Get Around
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is about 20 minutes from downtown.
Taxis, Uber, and Lyft are available at the terminal.
AM-PM Shuttle Service: Provides transportation in Greater Palm Springs area.
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Skycap Shuttle Service: Provides luxury SUV, town car, and van service.
Prime Time Shuttle: Provides service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs.
Lin LinesandCardiff Limousines: Provide transportation with professional, uniformed drivers.
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SunLineprovides bus service on nine lines in the Coachella Valley.
Check the routes andschedulefor planning.
Comfortable guestrooms and suites, a spa, and casual restaurant make this a popular spot.
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Guestrooms include refrigerators, microwaves, and Keurig coffee makers for convenience.
Amenities include pool and hot tub along with the Palm Springs classic Melvyn’s for superb dining and cocktails.
Dive
Truly, there may be no one doing better things with rattan.
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Inviting outdoor areas, a koi pond, and cushy daybeds ensure a relaxing stay.
The vibe is 1960s French beach culture a la St. Tropez.
Dive fits that mold, but its chic St. Tropez-esque design makes it memorable.
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Truly, there may be no one doing better things with rattan."
Cocktails and small plates are on the menu, and room service dining is available as well.
The stylish hotel has bicycles to borrow for a ride around the neighborhood.
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Dine at swanky Mister Parker’s or al fresco at Norma’s.
They use only fresh seasonal ingredients, house-made jams, and local produce.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch are served with the focus on American cuisine.
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Locals love its lively atmosphere, creative cocktails, and delicious dishes.
This upscale casual spot is known for great service, fresh ingredients, and creative presentations.
Cocktails, wine, and atmosphere make it a favorite for all-day dining and weekend brunch.
Desserts include mile-high layer cakes, cheesecakes, and cookies.
Cocktails, wines, and desserts add to the experience.
Weekend dinner and a show means quality entertainers, and during the week, there’s music and dancing.
Look for weekday happy hours with special drink prices and piano music.
The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum features photographs, artifacts, and jewelry of the indigenous Cahuilla Indians.
The Annenberg Theater, housed in the building, is home to performances, lectures, and films.
A variety of picturesque hiking trails wind through the canyons.
San Jacinto State Park.
Spectacular views, restaurants, nature exhibits, hiking trails, and mountain air await at the top.
In summer, cool weather is welcome, and in winter, there’s often snow.
Enjoy a peaceful ride through the Agua Caliente Indian Canyons among streams, trees, and a palm oasis.
More than 3000 varieties are displayed in their habitats along a nature trail.
Some plants are available for purchase in their shop.
The botanical garden illustrates the deserts of the world and the mission of conservation.
Animal shows, interactive exhibits, giraffe feeding, carousel, and model railroad add to the fun.
A self-guided audio tour is available, and guided tours may be arranged with advance reservations.
The store also holds special events and book signings for its diverse clientele.
All items are carefully selected for an attractive and well-curated selection.
His prints, paintings, clothing, and home design items are colorful and fun.
It’s the place to learn about chakras, sound healing, meditation, and more.
Complimentary gift wrapping with beautiful papers and ribbons is a plus.
Mixed media paintings, abstracts, large scale works, and sculptures are displayed.
Many of the stores stay open that night for even more shopping options.
Changs, Flemings, The Cheesecake Factory, and Acqua California Bistro.
Restaurants include Pacifica Seafood, Sullivan’s Steakhouse, and Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza.
We’ll describe several of the neighborhoods here.
Old Las Palmas: Close to downtown, this neighborhood also attracted Hollywood elites.
The area was once a citrus grove and home to the Cahuilla Indians.
Historic homes and buildings date from the 1920s to 1950s and include today’s Ingleside Inn and LeVallauris Restaurant.
It’s the first neighborhood to connect to the CV Link, a trans-valley hiking and biking path.
Weather
Palm Springs has a desert climate, with little humidity and minimal rainfall during the year.
The months of April through June have virtually no rainfall at all.
The weather is sunny about 350 days a year.
