How many days do you need in Palm Springs? For a first visit, three days is an ideal amount of time to experience the city's architecture, attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, shopping, and legendary poolside lifestyle without feeling rushed. A two-day weekend can give you a great…
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Palm Springs may look compact on a map, but where you stay can shape your entire experience. Some neighborhoods put you within easy walking distance of restaurants, shopping, museums, and nightlife. Others offer quiet residential streets, iconic midcentury architecture, larger vacation homes, or a…
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A Complete Local Guide Palm Springs has one of Southern California’s most vibrant Mexican food scenes, shaped by generations of local families, desert agriculture, cross-border influences, and a modern wave of chefs redefining regional cuisine. From classic downtown institutions and late-night taco…
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Palm Springs' Historic Tennis Club neighborhood is one of the city's best places to experience its early history, historic architecture and resort culture on foot. Located just south of downtown, the neighborhood combines historic homes, boutique hotels, restaurants and some of the city's most…
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Every November, rainbow flags line Palm Canyon Drive, music fills downtown Palm Springs, and thousands of people gather to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride. Today, Palm Springs Pride is one of the largest and most recognizable Pride celebrations in the country. But it began much more modestly. The first Palm…
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Some Palm Springs restaurants are about a quick meal. Others are an experience. Bar Cecil falls firmly into the second category. Tucked into the historic Tennis Club neighborhood, Bar Cecil combines old-school glamour, art, design, impeccable service, and a menu inspired by classic European dining…
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When you visit the Palm Springs Air Museum, the aircraft is the star of the show. More than 75 historic aircraft fill the museum's hangars, telling stories of World War II, Korea, Vietnam and other chapters in American aviation history. But look beyond the airplanes, and you'll discover another…
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Palm Springs has no shortage of beautiful places to stay, but luxury vacation rentals take the desert experience to another level. Think private pools, spacious outdoor living areas, dramatic mountain views, iconic midcentury architecture, and enough room to settle in and stay awhile. For families…
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Palm Springs has a way of turning everyday spaces into art experiences. One of the city's most distinctive examples is Pillars of Palm Springs, a collection of six large-scale public artworks installed along the median of East Tahquitz Canyon Way between Palm Canyon Drive and Palm Springs…
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There’s something satisfying about flipping through a crate of records and finding an album you haven’t seen in years—or discovering something completely unexpected. Palm Springs has a small but eclectic vinyl scene, with record shops, vintage markets, and collectible stores where music lovers can…
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