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City in California, United States
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Palm Springs is a resort city in the California desert. It became a destination during the 1950s and 1960s when Hollywood movie stars flocked there in droves. Nowadays, the area offers entertainment for all ages, although the most common demographics consists of retirees. Palm Springs offers a wealth of indoor and outdoor activities. Known for its hiking, mid-century modern architecture, stunning natural beauty and sparkling pools, Palm Springs has the perfect blend of outdoor activities and casual relaxation.
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Tahquitz Canyon, Palm Canyon, Andreas Canyon and Murray Canyon, were sacred Native sites, now open to the public for hiking.
Founded in 1933, the museum hosts special exhibits and work from its permanent collection which includes Ruscha, Robert Arneson, Nathan, Charles Russell, Frederic Remington and Native American and Mesoamerican Art.
Nice place to go to if you have half a day to spare. Home to great condition World War II airplanes, etc.
The history and culture of the Agua Caliente Tribe is on display. Admission is free.
The one thing to do in Palm Springs if you only have a limited amount of time, and a good place to go to get away from the heat. Incredible views at night, and snow in the winter. From the Visitor Center, you must drive 10 minutes or walk about 2 hours. There is no shuttle.
Held the first two weeks of January. One of the largest film festivals in North America. A star-studded black tie gala, it is open to public with the purchase of gala tickets.
Largest short film festival in North America; second largest in the world. An Academy sanctioned festival. Fifty of the short films screened at this festival have been nominated for Academy Awards. The public can meet up-and-coming directors and actors at special parties.
Consists of two spectacular 18-hole golf courses, both offer gorgeous views. Golf Digest has rated Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort as "one of the best places to play".
This small hamburger joint, famous for their sliders, is considered by locals to have the best hamburgers in Palm Springs. Only open for lunch. Be sure to get there early or be prepared to wait.
Good American food right in the middle of downtown Palm Springs.
Expensive, but good French food off of S. Palm Canyon Drive.
Steak and seafood from an iconic restaurant family. Patio dining on Palm Canyon Drive.
Voted the best Mexican food in the desert by the readers of Palm Springs Life.
Old world style featured on "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous. Live entertainment and happening bar scene.
Bar known for its low-priced happy hour, free pools and darts, and arcade games.
Renovated guestrooms with features like a 24-hour outdoor pool, spa, and sundeck, and wireless broadband Internet access.
A charming boutique hotel near downtown, built in the 1930s with a distinctive Spanish Colonial style, Los Arboles was renovated in 2011. Has a heated pool, Jacuzzi, free Wi-Fi and indoor and outdoor special event space. On-site Mexican restaurant.
PA nudist resort in the heart of downtown, offering hotel rooms and villas. There are three pools, spa service, a restaurant and bar and nightclub.
Has a 24 hour pool and spa. All rooms feature a King bed, TV, DVD & CD players, mini-fridge and microwave. Some rooms have whirlpool tubs.
Offers comfortable rooms.
Features spacious guestrooms, a restaurant, two heated pools, and landscaped grounds with panoramic mountain views.
Located in the Historic Tennis Club District, which is in the heart of the Downtown Village.
A Moroccan themed hotel. Accommodation ranges from simple king rooms to jr suites and casitas with outdoor patios and tubs. The Purple Palm restaurant/bar is at the edge of the pool. Free Wi-Fi and self parking for guests, valet available on weekends.
Boutique style with pool.
A fancy boutique hotel with quirky art and fun modern design. Norma's is a five-star diner with a twist.
Adults-only.
One of Palm Springs' 10 oldest sites. Hollywood history with modern comforts. AAA Four-Diamond Award.
A 17-room boutique hotel that has been modernized and restored. It was built in 1947 out of native stone and redwood, surrounding a shimmering pool, featuring a U-shape plan which encourages socializing among guests. Designed by William F. Cody, the Del Marcos is one of the most photographed hotels in Palm Springs. Walking distance to downtown Palm Springs and nestled up against the majestic San Jacinto Mountains. The hotel features standard rooms to suites with full kitchens and private patios. Complimentary breakfast, happy hour, bikes, parking and wi-fi.
Clothing-optional gay resort in the heart of the Warm Sands area. Two sparkling pools are the centerpieces of their courtyard gardens with mountain vistas. Has a steam room and sauna.
32 rooms surround the sun-drenched courtyard. Eight of the suites have fully-equipped kitchens, eight have private patios.
Clothing-optional gay men's resort at the center of gay Warm Sands.
Walled and gated, the resort is in the Warm Sands area.
The Hacienda at Warm Sands is a member of the World's Foremost Gay Hotels.
Gay men's resort in the heart of Warm Sands.
Located in the quiet Deepwell neighborhood, just two blocks from East Palm Canyon.
Santiago Resort is a 24-room resort, marketed primarily to the gay male community.
"The Clothing Optional Resort for Men". Romantic and relaxing or fun and frisky.
Has multi-level gardens, blue lagoon, waterfalls with ring of fire and a lively steam room.
Palm Springs has more than a dozen art galleries featuring local artists and desert themes.
Large outlet mall with over 100 stores.
By train
6 mi / 1 km south of Interstate 10), +1-800-USA-RAIL.
By car
By bus
Additional bus stations and stops with Greyhound, El Paso-Los Angeles Limousine Express and Tufesa are only in Indio.
By car
Rent a car at the airport, or if you want to splurge, numerous limousine services are available, including West Coast Transportation, Cardiff Limousine and A-1 Sahara Limo.
By bus
By bike
Palm Springs and the surrounding environs are mostly flat and dry and can make for good cycling during the cooler months. Numerous rental facilities can be found around town.
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